Bills Assigned to Keyword - Public Safety (130)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 4/19/2024


H 3024 Adds firefighter to the list of mandatory child abuse reporters05.20.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee carried this bill over.05.14.2014 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment reduces the fine amount from $5000 to the current $500 and strikes any refernce to waiver of Tort Claims Act protections.04.29.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee recommitted this bill to the subcommittee.04.15.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda. 04.08.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.04.01.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.03.25.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.03.18.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee carried this bill over.03.11.2014 The Senate Judiciary committee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.Summary of the bill as introduced: Adds several new positions to the list of mandatory child abuse reporters including firefighters and removes a government’s Tort Claims Act immunity if a school or college administrator employed by the government fails to report known abuse.
Sponsor: Peter M. McCoy, Jr. House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Senate - Referred to Subcommittee: Coleman (ch), Shealy, Turner Status Date: 2/11/2014
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3036 Allows expungement of criminal records when a person applies for a pardonSummary of the bill as introduced: Permits a person who applies for a pardon for certain offenses to request the Board of Paroles and Pardons reccomend the expungement of criminal records.
Sponsor: J. Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Courts Public Safety
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H 3040 Requires property seized by a law enforcement agency be returned within 30 daysSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires any property seized by a law enforcement agency with or without a warrant to be returned to the owner within 30 days of its seizure unless a court determines that probable cause exists to allow the law enforcement agency to maintain possession.
Sponsor: J. Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3041 Requires people arrested for DUI to choose between a breath or blood testSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires that a person arrested for driving under the influence be offered the choice between taking a breath or blood test to determine the presence of alcohol or drugs in the system.
Sponsor: J. Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3043 Creates the SC Department of Law Enforcement and Public SafetySummary of the bill as introduced: Creates the SC Department of Law Enforcement and Public Safety.
Sponsor: Michael A. Pitts House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3045 Requires community notification of animal abusersSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires the registration and community notification of animal abusers.
Sponsor: Deborah A. Long House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 3053 Adds additional penalties for carrying a firearm into a business selling alcoholSummary of the bill as introduced: Adds additional penalties for carrying a firearm into a business selling alcoholic liquors, beer or wine when a sign is posted prohibiting concealable weapons, and refusing to leave or remove the firearm from the premises when asked while consuming liquor, beer or wine.
Sponsor: Bill Taylor House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Newton, Erickson, Patrick, Herbkersman Status Date: 2/21/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 3059 Prohibits the confiscation of a cell phone at an investigationSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a law enforcement officer from confiscating or seizing a cell phone, video recorder or other electronic recording device at the scene of a law enforcement investigation or lawful arrest unless its use substantially impedes or interferes with the investigation or arrest.
Sponsor: J. Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 3072 Prohibits an employer from keeping an employee from storing ammunition in a carSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibit a business entity, property owner or public or private employer from creating or maintaining a policy that prohibits a person from storing legally possessed ammunition or a firearm in an enclosed compartment area in a locked motor vehicle.
Sponsor: Garry R. Smith House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hixon Status Date: 1/24/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3074 Reissuing uniform traffic tickets 02.26.2013 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report.02.21.2013 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. Summary of the bill as introduced: Authorizes law enforcement officers and other persons authorized to prosecute those offenses to reissue a uniform traffic ticket for another offense incident to a plea negotiation for agreement.
Sponsor: Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 3/7/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 3118 Prohibits texting while drivingSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle in motion while text messaging or receiving text messages or using any form of electronic reading device.
Sponsor: Wendell G. Gilliard House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 3119 Prohibits transporting a child on a motorcycleSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits transporting a child who is seven years old or younger on a motorcycle.
Sponsor: Joseph S. Daning House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.S.McLeod Status Date: 1/10/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Of Interest
H 3121 Prohibits using an electronic communication device while driving 01.30.2013 The House Education and Public Works committee gave this bill a favorable report with technical amendments.01.16.2013 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment deals with fines for violations.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits using an electronic communication device while driving a motor vehicle.
Sponsor: Don C. Bowen House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Committed to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 2/6/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3122 Prohibits smoking in a car with a child occupantSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the driver or occupant of a motor vehicle to smoke a tobacco product while a child of preschool age is also an occupant of the motor vehicle.
Sponsor: William "Bill" Clyburn House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety Smoking Ban
Of Interest
H 3184 Changes eligibility for criminal record expungement 05.28.2013 The Senate Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report.05.21.2013 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment requires Court Administration to remove the arrest from the public index.02.05.2013 The House Judiciary committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.30.2013 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows a person to be eligible for expungement of a first offense crime which carries a fine of $1,000 rather than $500.
Sponsor: Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope House Com: Judy Senate Com: Judy
Status: Act No. 75 Status Date: 6/24/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
Passed
H 3231 Prohibits the SC Department of Transportation from discriminating against motorcycles03.05.2014 The Senate Transportation committe gave this bill a favorable report.01.21.2014 The House Education and Public Works committee gave this bill a favorable report with an amendment. The amendment requires parking space square footage specifically in transportation facilities, and other projects undertaken or operated by a political subdivision where state or local source funds have been used in whole or in part to plan, design, construct, equip, operate, or maintain the facility must allow for the parking of motorcycles.03.06.2013 The House Education and Public Works committee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the SC Department of Transportation from discriminating against motorcycles, motorcycles operators and passengers.
Sponsor: Todd K. Atwater House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: Act No. 148 Status Date: 4/14/2014
Keywords: Public Safety Transportation
Passed
H 3237 Requires a municipality or county to provide a school resource officer 02.27.2013 The House Education and Public Works K-12 subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a municipality or county, at the request of a school district, designate certain officers as school resource officers to work within the school.  
Sponsor: Bakari T. Sellers House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/8/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3261 Includes direct and indirect threats as a crimeSummary of the bill as introduced: Includes both direct and indirect threats on the life, person or family of a publicj official, teacher or principal as a crime.
Sponsor: James E. Smith, Jr. House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/9/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3317 Makes it illegal to use a cell phone while drivingSummary of the bill as introduced: Makes it illegal to operate a motor vehicle while using a cellular telephone, pager, PDA or another wireless communications device that is not equipped with a hands-free mechanism.
Sponsor: Christopher R. "Chris" Hart House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/15/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3345 Creates provisions to govern the registration of mopeds 04.10.2013 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report with amendments. The amendments state that mopes are not required to be titled and add a penalty provision that any violation results in a $100 fine and no more than 30 days in jail.03.20.2013 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Makes changes to current law and creates new provisions to govern the registration and operation of mopeds.
Sponsor: James H. "Jay" Lucas House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: D.C.Moss, Felder Status Date: 4/11/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3353 Requires all-terrain vehicles to be registeredSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires all-terrain vehicles to be registered by the Department of Motor Vehicles and display the proper permit decals.
Sponsor: William R. "Bill" Whitmire House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/16/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3396 Requires the immediate release of a person upon posting bondSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires the immediate release of a person whose bond has been set by a magistrate or municipal judge upon posting the amount with the jail or detention center.
Sponsor: J. Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/23/2013
Keywords: Courts Public Safety
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H 3415 Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act 04.24.2013 The House Judiciary General Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the use of drones by a law enforcement agency to gather evidence or other information without a search warrant.
Sponsor: Kristopher R. "Kris" Crawford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Putnam Status Date: 1/24/2013
Keywords: Police Public Safety
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H 3449 Social Media Identification FraudSummary of the bill as introduced: Creates the offense of illegally acquiring and utilizing a social media user's identity.
Sponsor: John Richard C. King House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/29/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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H 3452 Changes the law related to multijurisdictional transfer of law enforcementSummary of the bill as introduced: Deletes the law that requires a county or municipality that sends an officer to another county or municipality to be reimbursed for services by the county or municipality. This bill also requires the governing body of the county or municipality that this affects be notified by their law enforcement divisions of any multi jurisdictional task force agreement execution and termination.
Sponsor: Edward R. "Eddie" Tallon, Sr. House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/30/2013
Keywords: Public Safety
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