South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4719: Death Penalty, premeditated murder
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4719 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Death Penalty, premeditated murder. Primary sponsor: Tommy Pope (Republican), Chris Wooten (Republican), Doug Gilliam (Republican), Cody Mitchell (Republican), Sarita Edgerton (Republican). 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 AMENDING SECTION 16-3-20, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER AND THE SEPARATE SENTENCING PROCEEDING WHEN THE DEATH PENALTY IS SOUGHT, SO AS TO ADD THAT PREMEDITATED MURDER IS AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE FOR WHICH THE DEATH PENALTY MAY BE SOUGHT.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Chris Wooten | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Doug Gilliam | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Cody Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Sarita Edgerton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“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