South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 405: Homicide by Child Abuse
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 405 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on March 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Homicide by Child Abuse. Primary sponsor: Tom Alexander (Republican), Shane Martin (Republican), Tom Young (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Act No. 101.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-85, RELATING TO HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AGE OF A CHILD UNDER THIS SECTION FROM UNDER THE AGE OF ELEVEN TO UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN. - RATIFIED TITLE
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Alexander | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Shane Martin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Tom Young | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act No. 101
- Effective date 03/09/26
- Signed By Governor
- Ratified R 106
- Ordered enrolled for ratification
- House recedes from amendment(s)
- Non-concurrence in House amendment
- Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
- Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Amended
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