South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3531: 911 Call Abuse
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3531 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 5, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: 911 Call Abuse. Primary sponsor: Tommy Pope (Republican), Doug Gilliam (Republican), Brian Lawson (Republican), Chris Wooten (Republican), Fawn Pedalino (Republican), Bill Chumley (Republican). 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 AMENDING SECTION 23-47-80, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR 911 CALL ABUSE INCLUDING FALSE REPORTING, SO AS TO INCLUDE 911 CALL ABUSE VIA TEXT MESSAGING.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Doug Gilliam | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Brian Lawson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Chris Wooten | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Fawn Pedalino | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Bill Chumley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
“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