South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4685: Assault or intimidation on account of political opinions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4685 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Assault or intimidation on account of political opinions. Primary sponsor: Bill Taylor (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Bill Clyburn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): 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 REPEALING SECTION 16-17-560 RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ASSAULTING, INTIMIDATING, FIRING FROM EMPLOYMENT, OR EJECTING FROM PROPERTY CITIZENS ON ACCOUNT OF THEIR POLITICAL OPINIONS OR THE EXERCISE OF THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Taylor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Bill Clyburn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
“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