H3126

SC Dept. of Law Enforcement and Public Safety; created

Introduced·1/14/25

Establishes the South Carolina Department of Law Enforcement and Public Safety.

This bill creates the South Carolina Department of Law Enforcement and Public Safety, which includes the Division of Public Safety, the State Law Enforcement Division, and the Division of Training and Continuing Education. It outlines the duties and powers of the department, including highway and safety programs, driver training, traffic enforcement, and commercial vehicle regulations. The bill also details the appointment and duties of the director, the commissioning of former law enforcement officers, and the establishment of various funds for different purposes within the department.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

Scrivener's error corrected

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary