South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

H 3388 — Drug offense classifications

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

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-1-60, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A VIOLENT CRIME, SO AS TO REMOVE CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-100, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A NO PAROLE OFFENSE, SO AS TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

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The recent changes to Bill H 3388 clarify the definition of violent crimes in South Carolina by removing certain offenses related to controlled substances from that category. Additionally, the bill excludes these controlled substance-related offenses from the list of "no parole" crimes. This means that individuals convicted of specific drug offenses may have more opportunities for parole, which can impact sentencing and rehabilitation options within the state's justice system.

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06, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3388Indicates 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 16-1-60, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A VIOLENT CRIME, SO AS TO REMOVE CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES;
AND BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-100, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A NO PAROLE OFFENSE, SO AS TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  Section 16-1-60 of the S.C.
Code is amended to read:
      Section 16-1-60.
For purposes of definition under South Carolina law, a violent crime includes the offenses of:
murder (Section 16-3-10);
attempted murder (Section 16-3-29);
assault and battery by mob, first degree, resulting in death (Section 16-3-210(B)), criminal sexual conduct in the first and second degree (Sections 16-3-652 and 16-3-653);
criminal sexual conduct with minors, first, second, and third degree (Section 16-3-655);
assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct, first and second degree (Section 16-3-656);
assault and battery with intent to kill (Section 16-3-620);
assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature (Section 16-3-600(B));
kidnapping (Section 16-3-910);
trafficking in persons (Section 16-3-2020);
voluntary manslaughter (Section 16-3-50);
armed robbery (Section 16-11-330(A));
attempted armed robbery (Section 16-11-330(B));
carjacking (Section 16-3-1075);
drug trafficking as defined in Section 44-53-370(e) or trafficking cocaine base as defined in Section 44-53-375(C);  manufacturing or trafficking methamphetamine as defined in Section 44-53-375;
arson in the first degree (Section 16-11-110(A));
arson in the second degree (Section 16-11-110(B));
burglary in the first degree (Section 16-11-311);
burglary in the second degree (Section 16-11-312(B));
engaging a child for a sexual performance (Section 16-3-810);
homicide by child abuse (Section 16-3-85(A)(1));
aiding and abetting homicide by child abuse (Section 16-3-85(A)(2));
inflicting great bodily injury upon a child (Section 16-3-95(A));
allowing great bodily injury to be inflicted upon a child (Section 16-3-95(B));
domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature (Section 16-25-65);
domestic violence in the first degree (Section 16-25-20(B));
abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult resulting in death (Section 43-35-85(F));
abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult resulting in great bodily injury (Section 43-35-85(E));
taking of a hostage by an inmate (Section 24-13-450);
detonating a destructive device upon the capitol grounds resulting in death with malice (Section 10-11-325(B)(1));
spousal sexual battery (Section 16-3-615);
producing, directing, or promoting sexual performance by a child (Section 16-3-820);
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sexual exploitation of a minor first degree (Section 16-15-395);
sexual exploitation of a minor second degree (Section 16-15-405);
promoting prostitution of a minor (Section 16-15-415);
participating in prostitution of a minor (Section 16-15-425);
aggravated voyeurism (Section 16-17-470(C));
detonating a destructive device resulting in death with malice (Section 16-23-720(A)(1));
detonating a destructive device resulting in death without malice (Section 16-23-720(A)(2));
boating under the influence resulting in death (Section 50-21-113(A)(2));
vessel operator's failure to render assistance resulting in death (Section 50-21-130(A)(3));
damaging an airport facility or removing equipment resulting in death (Section 55-1-30(3));
failure to stop when signaled by a law enforcement vehicle resulting in death (Section 56-5-750(C)(2));
interference with traffic-control devices, railroad signs, or signals resulting in death (Section 56-5-1030(B)(3));
hit and run resulting in death (Section 56-5-1210(A)(3));
felony driving under the influence or felony driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration resulting in death (Section 56-5-2945(A)(2));
putting destructive or injurious materials on a highway resulting in death (Section 57-7-20(D));
obstruction of a railroad resulting in death (Section 58-17-4090);
accessory before the fact to commit any of the above offenses (Section 16-1-40);
and attempt to commit any of the above offenses (Section 16-1-80).
Only those offenses specifically enumerated in this section are considered violent offenses.
  SECTION 2.  Section 24-13-100 of the S.C.
Code is amended to read:
      Section 24-13-100.
(A) For purposes of definition under South Carolina law, a "no parole offense" means a class A, B, or C felony or an offense exempt from classification as enumerated in Section 16-1-10(d), which is punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment for twenty years or more.
    (B) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (A) or any other provision of law, "no parole offense" does not include an offense involving a controlled substance pursuant to Chapter 53, Title 44.
  SECTION 3.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
The provisions of this act apply retroactively and constitute sufficient grounds for the reconsideration of sentences imposed as the result of convictions rendered before the effective date of this act.
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  1. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3388 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-1-60, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A VIOLENT CRIME, SO AS TO REMOVE CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-100, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A NO PAROLE OFFENSE, SO AS TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Who sponsors H 3388?
H 3388 is sponsored by Representative J. Todd Rutherford.
What is the current status of H 3388?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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