S.0734

State Benefits Forfeiture

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

State employees convicted of crimes involving sexual misconduct with minors or child sexual abuse materials forfeit retirement and health benefits.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to allow for the forfeiture of retirement and health benefits for state employees convicted of crimes involving criminal sexual misconduct with a minor or possession or distribution of child sexual abuse materials. If a state employee is convicted, they forfeit their retirement and health benefits attributable to their state employment. The retirement system must refund the employee's contributions attributable to their service. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
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Calendar

Feb 10

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Retirement Systems Subcommittee

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

Senate

Referred to Committee on Finance

Dec 10, 2025

Senate

Prefiled