H4678

Law enforcement recruitment

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina H4678 amends law enforcement certification to allow officers from any state to work without residency or driver's license restrictions.

South Carolina H4678 seeks to amend the state's law enforcement certification process to remove residency and driver's license requirements for officers from any state. This change aims to address recruitment challenges in border communities and enhance public safety by expanding the talent pool. The bill specifically removes the need for officers to hold a South Carolina driver's license or reside within the state as conditions for certification or employment.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 28

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Terribile

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary