S.0028

AI Child Abuse

Complete·5/27/25

South Carolina S0028 creates the offense of obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse and defines terms and penalties.

South Carolina S0028 amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to create the offense of obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse, defining terms and establishing penalties. It adds the offense to the sex offender registry and amends the termination of registration requirements. The bill also defines terms such as "obscene" and "visual depiction or representation." The offense is a felony, and the offender must be imprisoned for a specified period. The bill further outlines the conditions under which an offender may apply for the termination of registration requirements.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

105 Yea

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1 Nay

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11 Not Voting

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Full Committee

Apr 29, 2025

2:30 PM

House Judiciary Full Committee

History

May 27, 2025

Effective date 05/22/25

May 27, 2025

Act No. 57

May 22, 2025

Signed By Governor