South Carolina bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
South Carolina S 745
Help Find Missing Americans Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Ott (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the South Carolina legislature· description
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "HELP FIND MISSING AMERICANS ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-350 SO AS TO ESTABLISH WHEN WIRELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS MUST PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO ACCOUNT HOLDERS IN CASES INVOLVING MISSING PERSONS, TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RELEASE OF INFORMATION, TO CREATE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR KNOWING AND WILFUL VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROHIBIT LAWSUITS AGAINST WIRELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS ACTING IN GOOD FAITH; AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING WAYS TO AID LAW ENFORCEMENT IN MISSING PERSONS CASES.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Judiciary - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and read first time - Dec 10, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Judiciary - Dec 10, 2025 · Senate
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