South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 175: Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 175 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act. Primary sponsor: Jeff Zell (Republican), Carlisle Kennedy (Republican), Luke Rankin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 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 SO AS TO ENACT THE "HELPING ALLEVIATE LAWFUL OBSTRUCTION (HALO) ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1092 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF IMPEDING, INTERFERING, THREATENING, OR HARASSING A FIRST RESPONDER ENGAGED IN THE LAWFUL PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Carlisle Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Luke Rankin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
“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