South Carolina H4522 creates the offense of sexual grooming of a minor, defining it as a pattern of conduct or communication harmful to minors.

South Carolina H4522 amends the state code to establish the offense of sexual grooming of a minor. It defines "actor" as a person eighteen years of age or older and "minor" as someone under eighteen. The bill specifies that a pattern of conduct or communication harmful to minors constitutes sexual grooming. Engaging in explicit and detailed verbal descriptions or representations of sexually explicit nudity to a minor is also considered sexual grooming. Violators face felony charges, with penalties including fines up to five thousand dollars and imprisonment for up to five years.

South Carolina H4522 creates the offense of sexual grooming of a minor, defining it as a pattern of conduct or communication harmful to minors.

South Carolina H4522 amends the state code to establish the offense of sexual grooming of a minor. It defines "actor" as a person eighteen years of age or older and "minor" as someone under eighteen. The bill specifies that a pattern of conduct or communication harmful to minors constitutes sexual grooming. Engaging in explicit and detailed verbal descriptions or representations of sexually explicit nudity to a minor is also considered sexual grooming. Violators face felony charges, with penalties including fines up to five thousand dollars and imprisonment for up to five years.