H5121

Community juvenile crime prevention programs

Introduced·2/5/26

Establishes a voluntary certification program for community juvenile crime prevention programs in South Carolina.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to create a voluntary certification program for community juvenile crime prevention programs. These programs, operated by public or private nonprofit entities, aim to prevent juvenile crime and delinquency. The Department of Juvenile Justice will establish certification requirements, including comprehensive child protection policies and evidence-informed quality standards. Certified programs will be listed on the department's website, while uncertified programs are prohibited from claiming certification. Violators face civil penalties.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 24

1:30 PM

House Full Judiciary Committee on 4151, 4763, 5120, 5121

Feb 11

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Criminal Laws Subcommittee on 4151, 5117, 5120, 5121

History

Mar 3

House

Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 25

House

Committee report: Favorable Judiciary

Feb 17

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: C.Mitchell, Yow