South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 233: Sexually Violent Predator Act
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 233 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sexually Violent Predator Act. Primary sponsor: Matt Leber (Republican), Carlisle Kennedy (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 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 BY AMENDING SECTION 44-48-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE "SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT," SO AS TO REDEFINE "LIKELY TO ENGAGE IN ACTS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE."
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Carlisle Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
“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
- Read third time and sent to House
- Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
- Referred to Subcommittee: Adams (ch), Kimbrell, Devine, Blackmon, Kennedy, Leber, Walker
- Committed to Committee on Judiciary
- Recalled from Committee on Medical Affairs
- Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
- Introduced and read first time