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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