S 29 — MPIC
Last action — Act No. 58
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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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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 11, 2024. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 22, 2025.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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21 sponsors
21 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
5 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-375, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE DISSEMINATION OF HARMFUL MATERIAL TO MINORS, SO AS TO DEFINE "IDENTIFIABLE MINOR" AND "MORPHED IMAGE"; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-395, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF FIRST DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE MORPHED IMAGES OF IDENTIFIABLE MINORS; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-405, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF SECOND DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE MORPHED IMAGES OF IDENTIFIABLE MINORS; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-410, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THIRD DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE MORPHED IMAGES OF IDENTIFIABLE MINORS; BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-412 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR ARREST WARRANTS WHEN THE OFFENSE INCLUDES MORPHED IMAGES OF IDENTIFIABLE MINORS; BY AMENDING SECTION 23-3-430, RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THOSE GUILTY OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS IN THE FIRST, SECOND, OR THIRD DEGREE ON THE APPROPRIATE TIERS OF THE REGISTRY; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 23-3-462, RELATING TO TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
3 added · 3 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill S 29, the phrase “THIRD DEGREE AS A TIER II OFFENDER; BY AMENDING SECTION 23-3-430, RELATING TO” was modified to clarify its intent more succinctly. This change helps simplify the language, making it easier for the public and lawmakers to understand the bill’s implications. Such clarity is important because it enhances transparency and can lead to more informed discussions about the legislation's impact on community safety and justice.
2025-2026 Bill 29 Text of Previous Version (Jan.(Dec.
15,11, 2025)2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 29Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
BY AMENDING SECTION 23-3-430, RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THOSE GUILTY OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR IN THE FIRST, SECOND, OR THIRD DEGREE AS A TIER II OFFENDER;
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Action History
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Act No. 58
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Effective date 05/22/25
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 83
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Ordered enrolled for ratification
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Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
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Conference report adopted
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Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-0
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Conference report adopted
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Conference committee appointed T Moore, Wetmore, McCabe
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Senate insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Hutto, Kimbrell, Adams
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Roll call Yeas-0 Nays-105
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Non-concurrence in Senate amendment
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Returned to House with amendments
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Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
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House amendment amended
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Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Amended
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Amended
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Referred to Subcommittee: Adams (ch), Reichenbach, Devine, Kennedy, Stubbs
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Senator Brad Hutto · Primary
- Senator Mike Reichenbach · Primary
- Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch · Primary
- Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber · Primary
- Senator Darrell Jackson · Primary
- Senator Thomas C. Alexander · Primary
- Senator Rex F. Rice · Primary
- Senator Tom Fernandez · Primary
- Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III · Primary
- Senator JD Chaplin · Primary
- Senator Brian Adams · Primary
- Jr. Senator Tom Young · Primary
- Senator Billy Garrett · Primary
- Senator Jason Elliott · Primary
- Senator Ross Turner · Primary
- Senator Russell L. Ott · Primary
- Senator Jeffrey R. Graham · Primary
- Senator Ronnie W. Cromer · Primary
- Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III · Primary
- Senator Carlisle Kennedy · Primary
- Senator Tameika Isaac Devine · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →21 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 103 voted No
Sponsors (21)
- Senator Brad Hutto
- Senator Mike Reichenbach
- Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch
- Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber
- Senator Darrell Jackson
- Senator Thomas C. Alexander
- Senator Rex F. Rice
- Senator Tom Fernandez
- Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III
- Senator JD Chaplin
- Senator Brian Adams
- Senator Tom Young, Jr.
- Senator Billy Garrett
- Senator Jason Elliott
- Senator Ross Turner
- Senator Russell L. Ott
- Senator Jeffrey R. Graham
- Senator Ronnie W. Cromer
- Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III
- Senator Carlisle Kennedy
- Senator Tameika Isaac Devine
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 149 →"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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 0 | 101 | 0 | 18 |
| Republican | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 105 | 0 | 18 |
| % of votes cast | 0% | 85% | 0% | 15% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 93 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
How each member voted (122)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (46)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (46)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 105 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 108 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (122)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 29 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-375, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE DISSEMINATION OF HARMFUL MATERIAL TO MINORS, SO AS TO DEFINE "IDENTIFIABLE MINOR" AND "MORPHED IMAGE"; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-395, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF FIRST DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE MORPHED IMAGES OF IDENTIFIABLE MINORS; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-405, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF SECOND DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE MORPHED IMAGES OF IDENTIFIABLE MINORS; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-410, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THIRD DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE MORPHED IMAGES OF IDENTIFIABLE MINORS; BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-412 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR ARREST WARRANTS WHEN THE OFFENSE INCLUDES MORPHED IMAGES OF IDENTIFIABLE MINORS; BY AMENDING SECTION 23-3-430, RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THOSE GUILTY OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS IN THE FIRST, SECOND, OR THIRD DEGREE ON THE APPROPRIATE TIERS OF THE REGISTRY; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 23-3-462, RELATING TO TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 29?
- S 29 is sponsored by Senator Brad Hutto, Senator Mike Reichenbach, Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch, Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber, Senator Darrell Jackson, Senator Thomas C. Alexander, Senator Rex F. Rice, Senator Tom Fernandez, Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III, Senator JD Chaplin, Senator Brian Adams, Senator Tom Young, Jr., Senator Billy Garrett, Senator Jason Elliott, Senator Ross Turner, Senator Russell L. Ott, Senator Jeffrey R. Graham, Senator Ronnie W. Cromer, Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III, Senator Carlisle Kennedy, and Senator Tameika Isaac Devine.
- What is the current status of S 29?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 11, 2024. Enacted.
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