Assault and Battery, enhanced penalties regarding certain victims

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A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-605 SO AS TO CREATE AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR ASSAULT AND BATTERY CONVICTIONS AGAINST AN EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Dec 5, 2024
Last action: Apr 3, 2025 — Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Vaughan, Pedalino
Session: 2025-2026
Momentum: 48 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

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Stage base In Committee — base rate 6%, measured from SC's completed sessions
Momentum -0 48/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 557 days quiet

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