H3248

Campus security

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Amends South Carolina law to allow Governor's Schools to establish campus security departments.

This bill amends South Carolina law to include the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics, the Governor's School for Agriculture, and the Governor's School for Arts and Humanities among institutions that can establish campus security departments. It defines campus police officers as employees of these institutions with law enforcement duties. The bill also prohibits impersonating a campus police officer and outlines the jurisdiction and authority of these officers. The changes take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Where it stands

Current
Education and Public Works Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled