S.0631

Limitation on places of residence of certain sex offenders; exceptions

Chamber Passed·4/29/26

Limits sex offenders' residence within 1,000 feet of schools, daycares, and playgrounds.

This bill amends South Carolina law to prohibit sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of schools, daycare centers, children's recreational facilities, parks, school bus stops, or public playgrounds. Exceptions include those residing in such locations before the law's enactment, those residing in facilities purchased before their offenses, and those in certain institutional settings. School districts must provide local law enforcement with lists of sex offenders near bus stops and notify parents or guardians.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 42–2 · Apr 29
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: 2nd Reading

42 Yea

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2 Nay

DD

2 Absent

RR

Calendar

Feb 17

3:00 AM

Senate Full Judiciary Committee on 631, 694, 723, 751, 3556, 3557, 4129

Feb 10

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on 362, 631, 723, 751, 4129

History

Apr 30

House

Introduced and read first time

Apr 30

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Apr 29

Senate

Read third time and sent to House