South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3392: Assault and battery on healthcare workers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3392 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 5, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Assault and battery on healthcare workers. Primary sponsor: Dennis Moss (Republican), Brian Lawson (Republican), Don Chapman (Republican), Fawn Pedalino (Republican), Mark Smith (Republican), Sylleste Davis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith, Davis.
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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 16-3-600, RELATING TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES, SO AS TO ADD THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE OCCURS WHEN A PERSON INJURES A HEALTHCARE WORKER OR EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMPLOYEE IN THE DISCHARGE OF OR BECAUSE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Moss | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Brian Lawson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Don Chapman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Fawn Pedalino | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Mark Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Sylleste Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
“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: M.M.Smith, Davis
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled