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H 3748 — Pointing a firearm
Last action — Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
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Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-23-410, RELATING TO POINTING A FIREARM AT ANOTHER PERSON, SO AS TO REMOVE PROVISIONS PROHIBITING THE PRESENTATION OF A FIREARM.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
33 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill H 3748 in South Carolina has made significant changes to Section 16-23-410, which relates to pointing a firearm at another person. The amendment removes the prohibition against the presentation of a firearm, meaning it will no longer be illegal to present or point a firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, at someone. This change is important as it could impact how self-defense claims are viewed and may influence public perceptions of firearm safety and rights in the state.
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15, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3748Indicates 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 16-23-410, RELATING TO POINTING A FIREARM AT ANOTHER PERSON, SO AS TO REMOVE PROVISIONS PROHIBITING THE PRESENTATION OF A FIREARM.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 16-23-410 of the S.C.
Code is amended to read:
Section 16-23-410.
(A) It is unlawful for a person to present or point at another person a loaded or unloaded firearm.
(B) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than five years.
This section must not be construed to abridge the right of self-defense or to apply to theatricals or like performances.
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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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Representative J. Todd Rutherford · Primary
- Representative Robby Robbins · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (168)
168 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does H 3748 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-23-410, RELATING TO POINTING A FIREARM AT ANOTHER PERSON, SO AS TO REMOVE PROVISIONS PROHIBITING THE PRESENTATION OF A FIREARM.
- Who sponsors H 3748?
- H 3748 is sponsored by Representative J. Todd Rutherford and Representative Robby Robbins.
- What is the current status of H 3748?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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