The bill S. 267 proposes amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically targeting the composition and duties of the commission related to circuit solicitors and the presence of the Attorney General during state executions. It reconfigures the commission's membership by adding the Attorney General as a non-voting advisory member and clarifies the commission's responsibilities, which include coordinating administrative functions, submitting budgets, and developing legal education programs. The bill also specifies that the commission will consist of five judicial circuit solicitors and seven non-voting advisory members, including the Attorney General, the Chief of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, and others.

Additionally, the bill amends the section regarding witnesses at state executions to include the Attorney General or their designee among those permitted to be present. This change aims to ensure that the Attorney General has a role in the execution process, alongside other specified individuals such as family representatives of the victim, media representatives, and law enforcement officials. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
01/28/2025: 1-7-920, 1-7-940, 24-3-550
Latest Version: 1-7-920, 1-7-940, 24-3-550