S.0085

Street Gang and Criminal Enterprise Prevention

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina Criminal Enterprise and Racketeering Suppression Act aims to combat criminal enterprises and gang activities.

The South Carolina Criminal Enterprise and Racketeering Suppression Act seeks to address criminal enterprises and gang activities by amending the state code. It introduces new definitions, offenses, and penalties. The act defines terms such as "criminal gang," "criminal gang member," and "pattern of criminal gang activity." It prohibits various activities, including preventing witnesses from testifying, using force to recruit gang members, and acquiring property through criminal enterprise activity.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

2:00 PM

Senate Full Judiciary Committee on 52, 76, 85, 114, 208, 270, 405, 446, 3309

Mar 13, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on 8, 76, 85, 114, 270, 405

History

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 11, 2024

Senate

Prefiled