H3039

South Carolina H3039 adds penalties for hate crimes based on victim's race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, or.

South Carolina H3039, the "Senator Clementa C. Pinckney Hate Crimes Act," amends the state code to add penalties for violent crimes or assault by mob when the victim was intentionally selected based on the victim's race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. The bill imposes an additional fine of up to $10,000 and an additional prison term of up to five years for such offenses. The court must allow evidence on whether the crime was motivated by bias against the victim. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.