South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3051: Fitness to Stand Trial
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3051 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 5, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Fitness to Stand Trial. Primary sponsor: Tommy Pope (Republican), Steven Long (Republican), Jay Kilmartin (Republican), Joe White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kilmartin, White.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-23-430, RELATING TO HEARINGS ON A PERSON'S FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CIRCUIT COURT TO ORDER INPATIENT TREATMENT OF PERSONS DETERMINED UNFIT TO STAND TRIAL IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Steven Long | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Jay Kilmartin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Joe White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kilmartin, White
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled