South Carolina bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
South Carolina S 588
Criminal Coercive Control
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Goldfinch (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the South Carolina legislature· description
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-25-140 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF COERCIVE CONTROL OVER ANOTHER PERSON, TO PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF THE TYPES OF BEHAVIOR AND EVIDENCE THAT MAY BE USED TO SUPPORT THE OFFENSE, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO COERCIVE CONTROL.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 22, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Judiciary - Apr 22, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and read first time