South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

H 3281 — Fallen First Responders

Last action — Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Edgerton

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 18 sponsors

    18 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 18 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23 SO AS TO CREATE THE "FALLEN FIRST RESPONDER SURVIVOR ADVOCATE" POSITION WITHIN THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill H 3281 adds a specific role for an "ADVOCATE" within the State Law Enforcement Division, outlining its duties and responsibilities. It also clarifies that an administrative assistant is required to support the needs of this new position. This change is important because it formally establishes a support role aimed at strengthening advocacy within law enforcement, which can enhance the effectiveness of services provided to the community.

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05, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3281Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
06, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3281Indicates 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 ARTICLE TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23 SO AS TO CREATE THE "FALLEN FIRST RESPONDER SURVIVOR ADVOCATE" POSITION WITHIN THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23 SO AS TO CREATE THE "FALLEN FIRST RESPONDER SURVIVOR ADVOCATE" POSITION WITHIN THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND PROVIDE ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
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Action History

  1. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Edgerton

  2. Scrivener's error corrected

  3. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Yow

  4. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Davis

  5. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  6. Introduced and read first time

  7. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  8. Prefiled

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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18 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 152 not signed on

Sponsors (18)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (152)

152 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3281 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 18 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23 SO AS TO CREATE THE "FALLEN FIRST RESPONDER SURVIVOR ADVOCATE" POSITION WITHIN THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Who sponsors H 3281?
H 3281 is sponsored by Representative John R. McCravy III, Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam, Representative David Vaughan, Representative Travis A. Moore, Representative Mark N. Willis, Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns, Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, Representative M. Brian Lawson, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Luke S. Rankin, Representative David Martin, Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman, Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, and Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith.
What is the current status of H 3281?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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