H5062

South Carolina H5062 amends criminal gang and racketeering laws to enhance penalties and clarify definitions.

South Carolina H5062 amends the state's criminal gang prevention act by revising definitions and enhancing penalties for criminal gang activities. The bill clarifies the definition of "criminal gang" and "criminal gang member," and it outlines specific offenses that constitute criminal gang activity. It also increases penalties for using violence or threats to recruit or coerce individuals into criminal gangs, and for intimidating or threatening victims or witnesses. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions to prevent the disclosure of informants and to protect victims from retaliation.