South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4387: Law Enforcement Officer Misconduct
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4387 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Law Enforcement Officer Misconduct. Primary sponsor: Richie Yow (Republican), Brandon Newton (Republican), Cody Mitchell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 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 23-23-150, RELATING TO ADJUDICATION OF ALLEGATIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MISCONDUCT REPORTED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, SO AS TO LIMIT PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION FOR CERTAIN INCIDENCES OF MISCONDUCT, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES' WRITTEN REPORTS WHEN THE AGENCIES DECLINE TO PROSCRCUTE ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT, AND TO PROVIDE AGENCY HEADS MUST EXPLAIN WHY THEY BELIEVE THE ALLEGATIONS CAN NO LONGER BE PROVEN.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Yow | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Brandon Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Cody Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
“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