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H. 3861
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Reps. McKnight, Erickson and Herbkersman
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Introduced in the House on February 9, 2021
Currently residing in the House Committee on Judiciary
Summary: Use of substances to incapacitate a suspect
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number
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2/9/2021 House Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 30)
2/9/2021 House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
(House Journal-page 30)
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO USE ANY CHEMICAL AGENT TO INCAPACITATE CERTAIN MINORS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 23 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 23-1-250. It is unlawful for a law enforcement officer to use any chemical agent including, but not limited to, oleoresin capsicum, pepper spray, and tear gas to incapacitate a minor less than twelve years old."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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