South Carolina H 3177: Sex offender registry

Bill Text

2025-2026 Bill 3177 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 06, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3177

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 
24-3-185 so as to provide the department of corrections shall provide inmates 
certain information regarding the restoration of their voting rights upon their 
release from custody.

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

SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 3, Title 24 of the S.C. Code is 
amended by adding:

 Section 
24-3-185. Before his release from custody, the 
Department of Corrections shall provide an inmate in writing the process to 
have his voting rights restored. The department also shall provide the inmate:

 (1) a 
voter registration form with written instructions for returning the form by 
mail; and

 (2) written 
information regarding registering to vote in person and electronically.

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

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