S.0136

Dismissal of pending gun possession charges

Complete·5/28/25

Dismisses pending unlawful handgun possession charges from before the 2024 Constitutional Carry Act.

The bill amends South Carolina law to require the dismissal of pending charges for unlawful possession of a handgun under Section 16-23-20, if the conviction occurred before the 2024 Constitutional Carry/Second Amendment Preservation Act. Individuals may apply for expungement of such a conviction within five years of the bill's enactment. The dismissal does not affect other related charges or serve as a basis for civil actions.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

112 Yea

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0 Nay

6 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

Jan 22

Effective date 01/14/26

Jan 14

House

Veto overridden Yeas-112 Nays-0

May 28, 2025

Senate

Veto overridden Ayes-44 Nays-0