H3161

FOIA exemptions

Introduced·1/14/25

South Carolina H3161 prohibits the disclosure of inmate telephone conversation recordings.

South Carolina H3161 amends the state's Freedom of Information Act to prohibit the disclosure of recordings of telephone conversations between inmates and their visitors. This exemption applies to jails, detention centers, correctional facilities, and other public bodies. The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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History

Apr 11, 2025

Scrivener's error corrected

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary