South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4713: Attempted murder, mandatory minimum
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4713 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Attempted murder, mandatory minimum. Primary sponsor: John McCravy (Republican), Melissa Oremus (Republican), Sarita Edgerton (Republican), Joe White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White.
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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 16-3-29, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ATTEMPTED MURDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF FIVE YEARS FOR A VIOLATION.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McCravy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Melissa Oremus | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Sarita Edgerton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Joe White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“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: White
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled