H5059

Catawba Nation Police Department

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Recognizes the Catawba Nation Police Department as an official law enforcement agency in South Carolina.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to recognize the Catawba Nation Police Department as an official law enforcement agency. It defines the department's jurisdiction, powers, and duties, including the ability to enforce tribal, state, and federal laws on Catawba lands. Officers must meet specific qualifications and training standards. The bill also allows for mutual aid agreements with other law enforcement agencies and clarifies that the department's recognition does not alter the authority of other law enforcement entities.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 16

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Constitutional Laws Subcommittee

History

Apr 14

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Wetmore

Jan 29

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 29

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary