The bill H. 3794 seeks to amend Section 23-31-240 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which outlines the individuals permitted to carry concealable weapons throughout the state. The amendment specifically adds "employed full-time active public defender investigators and assistant public defender investigators" to the list of individuals who may carry a concealable weapon, provided they possess a valid permit. This inclusion expands the current list, which already encompasses various judicial and legal officials, including judges, solicitors, and public defenders.

Additionally, the bill maintains a restriction that prohibits public defenders, assistant public defenders, and the newly included public defender investigators from carrying concealable weapons into local or state correctional facilities. The bill is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor, thereby enhancing the rights of public defender investigators in relation to carrying concealed weapons while ensuring safety in correctional environments.

Statutes affected:
01/28/2025: 23-31-240
Latest Version: 23-31-240