H4713

Attempted murder, mandatory minimum

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a mandatory minimum five-year prison term for attempted murder in South Carolina.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to set a mandatory minimum five-year prison term for attempted murder. The amendment applies to offenses committed after the act's effective date, ensuring that any existing legal actions or rights remain unaffected. The new law prohibits the suspension of sentences or granting of probation for violations of this section.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 20

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary