South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5617
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Rep. Bowers
Companion/Similar bill(s): 191
Document Path: LC-0244AHB26.docx
Introduced in the House on April 29, 2026
Currently residing in the House Committee on Judiciary
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | House | Introduced and read first time |
| 4/29/2026 | House | Referred to Committee on Judiciary |
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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 17-13-150, RELATING TO THE FURNISHING OF COPIES OF WARRANTS TO PERSONS SUBJECT TO SEARCH WARRANTS, SO AS TO REMOVE PROVISIONS REQUIRING A COPY OF THE AFFIDAVIT AND REQUIRE A COPY OF THE INVENTORY BE PROVIDED IF DEMANDED BY THE PERSON WHOSE PROPERTY IS TAKEN SUBJECT TO A SEARCH WARRANT.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 17-13-150 of the S.C. Code is amended to read:
Section 17-13-150. When anya person is served with a search warrant, such person shallmust be furnished with a copy of the warrant along with the affidavit upon which such warrant was issued. If a copy of the inventory is demanded by the person from whose person or premises property is taken, a copy of the inventory must be provided to him.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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