South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

S 0877 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 25, TITLE 17 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO PROFITS FROM A CRIME, TO PROVIDE A PRIORITY LIEN IN FAVOR OF THE STATE UPON ANY PROFITS OF CRIME PAYABLE TO OR ACCRUING TO A CONVICTED PERSON OR ANOTHER PERSON ON HIS BEHALF, TO PROVIDE LIEN ATTACHMENT AT THE TIME OF CONVICTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS, AND TO GIVE THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THE AUTHORITY TO TAKE LEGAL ACTION AS NECESSARY TO PERFECT AND ENFORCE THE LIEN.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 4)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Profits from Crime

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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 4)

  2. Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 4)

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (168)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 0877 do?
Profits from Crime
Who sponsors S 0877?
S 0877 is sponsored by Senator Lee Bright and Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch.
What is the current status of S 0877?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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