H3045

Obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse

Chamber Passed·4/3/25

Establishes the offense of obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse in South Carolina.

The bill creates the offense of obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse in South Carolina. It defines "obscene" and "visual depiction or representation" and outlines penalties for producing, distributing, receiving, or possessing such materials. The offense is a felony, punishable by imprisonment for two to ten years, with no part of the minimum sentence suspended and no eligibility for parole until the minimum sentence is served. The bill also amends the sex offender registry to include this offense and establishes requirements for termination of registration.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 91–7 · Apr 3, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

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7 Nay

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20 Not Voting

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 4, 2025

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Full Committee

Feb 25, 2025

11:00 AM

House Judiciary Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, & Special Laws Subcommittee on 74, 3045, 3387

History

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Apr 4, 2025

Scrivener's error corrected