South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4816: Homicide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4816 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Homicide. Primary sponsor: Wendell Jones (Democratic), Joe White (Republican), Mark Willis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Willis.
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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 ENACTING "EGYPT'S LAW" BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-5, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PROSECUTING PERSONS FOR HOMICIDE WHO CAUSE INJURIES WHICH RESULT IN DEATH AT LEAST THREE YEARS LATER, SO AS TO REMOVE THIS LIMITATION AND ALLOW PROSECUTION REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF TIME BETWEEN INJURY AND DEATH.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Joe White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Mark Willis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
“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: Willis
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled