H3052

Assault and Battery, enhanced penalties regarding certain victims

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Enhanced penalties for assault and battery against educational professionals and law enforcement officers.

South Carolina H3052 amends the state code to create an enhanced penalty for assault and battery convictions against educational professionals or law enforcement officers during the performance of their official duties. The bill mandates an additional prison sentence of up to five years for such convictions. The additional punishment may run consecutively or concurrently with the principal crime's punishment.

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History

Apr 3, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Vaughan, Pedalino

Mar 26, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hartnett

Mar 4, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Forrest