South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3143: Pardons
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3143 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 5, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Pardons. Primary sponsor: Todd Rutherford (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2025): Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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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 ADDING SECTION 24-21-925 SO AS TO PROVIDE LIMITED PARDONS MAY BE GRANTED TO PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF FELONY OFFENSES THAT ARE NOT CONSIDERED "CRIMES OF VIOLENCE," THAT WOULD ALLOW THEM TO POSSESS FIREARMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF HUNTING ONLY, AND TO PROVIDE AN APPLICATION FEE.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Rutherford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled