S 747 — Trespassing, graduated penalties
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 is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
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Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-645 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR GRADUATED PENALTIES FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN SECOND OR THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT TRESPASSING OFFENSES.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
44 added · 3 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill S 747 introduces graduated penalties for people who are convicted of trespassing offenses for a second or third time. Specifically, those with a second violation will face fines of up to $750 or 60 days in jail, while those convicted of a third or higher violation could face fines of up to $1,000 or 90 days in jail. This change aims to impose stricter consequences for repeat offenders, which could help deter frequent violations and improve compliance with trespassing laws in South Carolina.
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10, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 747Indicates 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 ADDING SECTION 16-11-645 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR GRADUATED PENALTIES FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN SECOND OR THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT trespassing OFFENSES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 7, Chapter 11, Title 16 of the S.C.
Code is amended by adding:
Section 16-11-645.
(A) A person who commits a:
(1) second offense violation of the provisions of Section 16-11-600, 16-11-610, 16-11-620, 16-11-625, 16-11-630, or 16-11-640, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more seven hundred fifty dollars or imprisoned not more than sixty days;
and (2) third or subsequent offense violation of the provisions of Section 16-11-600, 16-11-610, 16-11-620, 16-11-625, 16-11-630, or 16-11-640, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than ninety days.
(B) Notwithstanding Sections 22-3-540, 22-3-545, and 22-3-550, an offense pursuant to the provisions of this section is triable in magistrates court.
A prior conviction for purposes of this subsection is defined as a conviction within five years of the date of commission of the current offense.
SECTION 2. The repeal or amendment by this act of any law, whether temporary or permanent or civil or criminal, does not affect pending actions, rights, duties, or liabilities founded thereon, or alter, discharge, release or extinguish any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred under the repealed or amended law, unless the repealed or amended provision shall so expressly provide.
After the effective date of this act, all laws repealed or amended by this act must be taken and treated as remaining in full force and effect for the purpose of sustaining any pending or vested right, civil action, special proceeding, criminal prosecution, or appeal existing as of the effective date of this act, and for the enforcement of rights, duties, penalties, forfeitures, and liabilities as they stood under the repealed or amended laws.
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History
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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 Russell L. Ott · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Not signed on (169)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 747 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-645 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR GRADUATED PENALTIES FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN SECOND OR THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT TRESPASSING OFFENSES.
- Who sponsors S 747?
- S 747 is sponsored by Senator Russell L. Ott.
- What is the current status of S 747?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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