Sexually Violent Predator Act
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies the definition of "likely to engage in acts of sexual violence" within South Carolina’s Sexually Violent Predator Act. Specifically, it expands the definition to include a predisposition to commit such acts, suggesting a higher probability of future violence. The revised definition focuses on posing a threat to the health and safety of others. The bill awaits approval by the Governor to take effect.
Key provisions
- Redefines ‘likely to engage in acts of sexual violence’.
- Includes a predisposition to commit sexual violence as part of the definition.
- States that the individual must be more probably than not to engage in such acts.
- Specifies that the individual poses a menace to the health and safety of others.
Who is affected
- Sexually Violent Predators
- The South Carolina Department of Probation and Parole
- Individuals subject to the Sexually Violent Predator Act
- Potential victims of sexual violence
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of ‘likely to engage in acts of sexual violence’ to include a propensity for such acts.
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1 on record
Primary sponsor
T. Moore
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