South Carolina House Bill 5005: Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated nature, certain victims

South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session

What it does

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-3-600, Relating To Assault And Battery Offenses, So As To Provide That Assault And Battery Of A High And Aggravated Nature Occurs When A Person Threatens, Intimidates, Harasses, Stalks, Or Otherwise Injures A Federal, State, Or Local Law Enforcement Officer Or Corrections Officer; A Healthcare Professional, Healthcare Worker, Or An Emergency Response Employee; Or An Educational Professional During Or Because Of The Person's Official Duties.

Latest action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary (2026-01-22)

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