H4685

Assault or intimidation on account of political opinions

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Repeals law prohibiting assault or intimidation based on political opinions or civil rights exercise.

South Carolina H4685 repeals Section 16-17-560 of the S.C. Code, which previously made it an offense to assault, intimidate, fire from employment, or eject from property citizens on account of their political opinions or the exercise of their civil rights. The bill removes these protections, effective upon approval by the Governor.

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Judiciary Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 16, 2025

House

Prefiled