South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

H 4265 — Penalties for Fires on Certain Lands

Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

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  • 27 sponsors

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 48-35-60, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR FIRES ON CERTAIN LANDS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 35, TITLE 48; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 48-35-55 RELATING TO FIRE REGULATION EXEMPTIONS.

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill H 4265 has increased the penalties for violations related to fires on certain lands in South Carolina. Now, first-time offenders could face fines ranging from $1,000 to $205,000, and jail time of up to one year. For subsequent offenses, fines have been raised to between $2,500 and $25,000, with possible imprisonment of up to three years. This change aims to strengthen regulations and deter fire-related violations, enhancing safety for both people and the environment.

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2025-2026 Bill 4265 Text of Previous Version (Mar.
27, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4265Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 48-35-60, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR FIRES ON CERTAIN LANDS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 35, TITLE 48;
AND BY REPEALING SECTION 48-35-55 RELATING TO FIRE REGULATION EXEMPTIONS.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  Section 48-35-60 of the S.C.
Code is amended to read:
      Section 48-35-60.  Any person violating the provisions of this chapter may be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not less than one thousand dollars but not more than two hundred five thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not more than thirty daysone year, or both, for a first offense.
For any second or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than five hundredtwo thousand dollars but not more than twenty-five thousand dollars, or imprisonment for not more than sixty daysthree years, or both may be imposed in the discretion of the court.
"Subsequent offense,", as used in this section, shall mean an offense committed within ten years of a previous offense.
  SECTION 2.  Section 48-35-55 of the S.C.
Code is repealed.
  SECTION 3.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  2. Introduced and read first time

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 4265 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 48-35-60, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR FIRES ON CERTAIN LANDS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 35, TITLE 48; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 48-35-55 RELATING TO FIRE REGULATION EXEMPTIONS.
Who sponsors H 4265?
H 4265 is sponsored by Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis, Representative William "Bill" Hager, Representative Jeff Bradley, Representative Heather Bauer, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative William H. Bailey, Representative Shannon S. Erickson, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Heather Ammons Crawford, Representative Kevin Hardee, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative Daniel Gibson, T. Case Brittain, Jr. (Republican), Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr., Representative Mike M. Neese, Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, Representative Brandon L. Cox, Representative Lee Hewitt, Representative Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IV, Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam, Representative Lucas Atkinson, Representative Phillip Bowers, Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr., Representative Craig A. Gagnon, Representative Charles V. Hartz, and J.E. Johnson.
What is the current status of H 4265?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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