H5005

Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated nature, certain victims

Introduced·1/22/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina H5005 amends the definition of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature to include threats, intimidation, harassment.

South Carolina H5005 amends the state's assault and battery laws to redefine the offense of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. This offense now includes threats, intimidation, harassment, stalking, or injury against specific professionals during their official duties. The bill specifies that the offense occurs when these acts are directed at federal, state, or local law enforcement officers, corrections officers, healthcare professionals, healthcare workers, emergency response employees, or educational professionals.

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History

Jan 22

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 22

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary