H5288

Cargo Theft

Introduced·2/26/26

South Carolina H5288 amends the state code to define cargo theft, establish penalties, and allow for the forfeiture of property involved in such.

South Carolina H5288 amends the South Carolina Code to add a new section defining cargo theft and related offenses. It specifies that cargo includes vehicles and associated equipment used in commercial transportation, along with the freight they carry. The bill establishes penalties for knowingly obtaining or possessing cargo with intent to deprive the owner, with fines and imprisonment varying based on the value of the stolen cargo. It also allows for the forfeiture of property acquired or maintained in violation of the law.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 14

1:30 PM

House Judiciary Full Committee on 3047, 3408, 3597, 4641, 4754, 5288, 5401

Apr 14

2:45 PM

House Judiciary Full Committee on 3047, 3408, 3597, 4641, 4754, 5288, 5401

History

May 13

House

Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary

May 7

House

Debate adjourned

Apr 29

House

Debate adjourned