South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 99: Enhancement of penalties on assault crimes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 99 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on December 11, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Enhancement of penalties on assault crimes. Primary sponsor: Margie Bright Matthews (Democratic), Deon Tedder (Democratic), Overture Walker (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2025): Committee report: Favorable with amendment 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 ADDING ARTICLE 22 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16 SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR PERSONS WHO COMMIT CERTAIN DELINEATED CRIMES WHEN THE VICTIM WAS INTENTIONALLY SELECTED BASED ON CERTAIN FACTORS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT VICTIMS OF A VIOLATION OF THE ARTICLE MAY BRING A CIVIL ACTION FOR DAMAGES SUSTAINED.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margie Bright Matthews | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Deon Tedder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Overture Walker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled