S.0746

Assault and Battery Third Degree, graduated penalties

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina S0746 amends assault and battery in the third degree to impose graduated penalties based on prior convictions.

South Carolina S0746 amends the state code to establish graduated penalties for assault and battery in the third degree. A first-time offender is guilty of a misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $500, imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both. A second-time offender, with a prior conviction for any assault and battery offense, faces a fine of up to $750 and imprisonment for up to 60 days. A third or subsequent offender, with prior convictions, faces a fine of up to $1,000 and imprisonment for up to 90 days.

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 10, 2025

Senate

Prefiled