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S 808 — Interference with workers providing critical services
Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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✓Introduced
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
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Passed Senate
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3 sponsors
3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-7-10, RELATING TO ILLEGAL ACTS DURING STATE OF EMERGENCY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THAT HARASSING OR THREATENING A WORKER RESTORING CRITICAL SERVICES IS A MISDEMEANOR, AND THAT ASSAULTING OR ENDANGERING A WORKER RESTORING OR DESTROYING OR TAMPERING WITH AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM IS A FELONY, AND TO DEFINE CRITICAL SERVICES.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 33 removed2 line(s) added, 33 removed.
2025-2026 Bill 808 Text of Previous Version (Mar.(Jan.
11,14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 808Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee ReportA Marchbill 11, 2026TO AMEND S.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-7-10, RELATING TO ILLEGAL ACTS DURING STATE OF EMERGENCY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THAT HARASSING OR THREATENING A WORKER RESTORING CRITICAL SERVICES IS A MISDEMEANOR, AND THAT ASSAULTING OR ENDANGERING A WORKER RESTORING OR DESTROYING OR TAMPERING WITH AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM IS A FELONY, AND TO DEFINE CRITICAL SERVICES.
808 Introduced by Senators Rankin, Alexander and Zell S.
Printed 3/11/26--S.
Read the first time January 14, 2026 ________ The committee on Senate Judiciary To whom was referred a Bill (S.
808) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 16-7-10, relating to illegal acts during state of emergency, so as to include that harassing or threatening, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 16-7-10(C)(4), (5), and (6) and inserting:
(4) telephone or cell service;
or (5) satellite or internet service.;
or (6) other services necessary for home and commercial properties.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
LUKE RANKIN for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-7-10, RELATING TO ILLEGAL ACTS DURING STATE OF EMERGENCY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THAT HARASSING OR THREATENING A WORKER RESTORING CRITICAL SERVICES IS A MISDEMEANOR, AND THAT ASSAULTING OR ENDANGERING A WORKER RESTORING OR DESTROYING OR TAMPERING WITH AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM IS A FELONY, AND TO DEFINE CRITICAL SERVICES.
----XX---- This web page was last updated on MarchJanuary 11,14, 2026 at 08:1901:51 PM
Action History
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
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Roll call Ayes-37 Nays-6
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Read third time and sent to House
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Amended
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Roll call Ayes-27 Nays-10
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Read second time
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Luke A. Rankin · Primary
- Senator Thomas C. Alexander · Primary
- Senator Jeff Zell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on · 10 voted No
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (167)
167 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 167 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 37 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 37 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 13% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (46)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 27 | 10 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 27 | 10 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 23% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (43)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 808 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-7-10, RELATING TO ILLEGAL ACTS DURING STATE OF EMERGENCY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THAT HARASSING OR THREATENING A WORKER RESTORING CRITICAL SERVICES IS A MISDEMEANOR, AND THAT ASSAULTING OR ENDANGERING A WORKER RESTORING OR DESTROYING OR TAMPERING WITH AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM IS A FELONY, AND TO DEFINE CRITICAL SERVICES.
- Who sponsors S 808?
- S 808 is sponsored by Senator Luke A. Rankin, Senator Thomas C. Alexander, and Senator Jeff Zell.
- What is the current status of S 808?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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