South Carolina H 4802: Sexually Violent Predator Act

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2025-2026 Bill 4802 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 17, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4802

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING 
SECTION 44-48-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE "SEXUALLY 
VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT," SO AS TO REDEFINE "LIKELY TO ENGAGE IN ACTS OF SEXUAL 
VIOLENCE."

Be it enacted by the 
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Section 44-48-30(9) of the S.C. Code is amended to 
read:

 (9) "Likely to engage in acts of sexual 
violence" means that a person is predisposedperson's propensity to engage incommit acts of sexual violence and 
more probably than not will engage in acts of sexual violence to such a degreeis of such a degree as to pose a menace to the health and 
safety of others.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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