South Carolina S0138 mandates dismissal of pending unlawful handgun possession charges nullified by the 2024 Constitutional Carry Act.

South Carolina S0138 amends the South Carolina Code to require the dismissal of pending charges for unlawful handgun possession that were nullified by the S.C. Constitutional Carry/Second Amendment Preservation Act of 2024. The bill specifies that the state must dismiss these charges, even if they were used as probable cause for other charges. It also clarifies that the dismissal of these charges cannot be used as a basis for civil action against law enforcement or prosecutors. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

South Carolina S0138 mandates dismissal of pending unlawful handgun possession charges nullified by the 2024 Constitutional Carry Act.

South Carolina S0138 amends the South Carolina Code to require the dismissal of pending charges for unlawful handgun possession that were nullified by the S.C. Constitutional Carry/Second Amendment Preservation Act of 2024. The bill specifies that the state must dismiss these charges, even if they were used as probable cause for other charges. It also clarifies that the dismissal of these charges cannot be used as a basis for civil action against law enforcement or prosecutors. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.