H3624

Tree Limbs Encroaching Over Property Lines

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Amends South Carolina law to clarify penalties for maliciously injuring trees, houses, fences, or fixtures on another's property.

This bill amends South Carolina law to specify penalties for maliciously injuring trees, houses, fences, or fixtures on another's property. It establishes that such actions are felonies with varying penalties based on the value of the damage. The bill also clarifies that trimming tree limbs encroaching on one's property line is exempt from these penalties.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Full Committee

Mar 5, 2025

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Criminal Laws Subcommittee on 3524, 3525, 3591, 3624, 3924

History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 12, 2024

House

Prefiled