South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

S 427 — Mistreating Horses Prohibited

Last action — Scrivener's error corrected

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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 is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

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  • 6 sponsors

    6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47, RELATING TO TAUNTING, TORMENTING, INJURING, OR KILLING POLICE DOGS OR HORSES, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CONDUCT THAT RESULTS IN A VIOLATION, INCREASE THE PENALTIES, REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY, AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 22 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill S. 427 removed 22 lines of text, which likely streamlined the language to make it clearer and more focused. In addition, two lines were added, possibly introducing new provisions or clarifications related to the protection of police dogs and horses. These changes are important because they can help ensure that the laws are both effective and easy to understand, which can improve enforcement and protect these animals more effectively.

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16, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 427Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
05, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 427Indicates 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 Report April 16, 2025   S.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47, RELATING TO TAUNTING, TORMENTING, INJURING, OR KILLING POLICE DOGS OR HORSES, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CONDUCT THAT RESULTS IN A VIOLATION, INCREASE THE PENALTIES, REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY, AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
427   Introduced by Senator Adams   S.
Printed 4/16/25--S.
Read the first time March 5, 2025   ________   The committee on Senate Judiciary To whom was referred a Bill (S.
427) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Article 11 of Chapter 3, Title 47, relating to taunting, tormenting, injuring, or killing police dogs or horses, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
  LUKE RANKIN for Committee.
  _______                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47, RELATING TO TAUNTING, TORMENTING, INJURING, OR KILLING POLICE DOGS OR HORSES, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CONDUCT THAT RESULTS IN A VIOLATION, INCREASE THE PENALTIES, REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY, AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
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Action History

  1. Scrivener's error corrected

  2. Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary

  3. Amended

  4. Committee report: Favorable Judiciary

  5. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  6. Introduced and read first time

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

164 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 427 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47, RELATING TO TAUNTING, TORMENTING, INJURING, OR KILLING POLICE DOGS OR HORSES, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CONDUCT THAT RESULTS IN A VIOLATION, INCREASE THE PENALTIES, REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY, AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
Who sponsors S 427?
S 427 is sponsored by Senator Brian Adams, Senator Wes Climer, Senator Mike Reichenbach, Senator Billy Garrett, Senator Tom Fernandez, and Senator Jeff Zell.
What is the current status of S 427?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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