South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3587: Criminally negligent storage of firearms
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3587 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminally negligent storage of firearms. Primary sponsor: Beth Bernstein (Democratic), Paula Calhoon (Republican), Hamilton Grant (Democratic), Heather Bauer (Democratic), Carla Schuessler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2025): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Schuessler.
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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 16-23-540 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINALLY NEGLIGENT STORAGE OF A FIREARM, DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Bernstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Paula Calhoon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Hamilton Grant | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Heather Bauer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Carla Schuessler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
“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: Schuessler
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled