South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 247: Senator Clementa C. Pinckney Hate Crimes Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 247 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Senator Clementa C. Pinckney Hate Crimes Act. Primary sponsor: Darrell Jackson (Democratic), Tameika Isaac Devine (Democratic), Deon Tedder (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 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 ENACTING THE "SENATOR CLEMENTA C. PINCKNEY HATE CRIMES ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 22 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16 SO AS TO ENTITLE THE ARTICLE "PENALTY ENHANCEMENTS FOR CERTAIN CRIMES," TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR PERSONS WHO COMMIT CERTAIN DELINEATED CRIMES WHEN THE VICTIM WAS INTENTIONALLY SELECTED BASED ON CERTAIN FACTORS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darrell Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Tameika Isaac Devine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Deon Tedder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“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