The bill H. 4680 aims to amend Section 56-5-1538 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to emergency scene management. The primary focus of the amendment is to revise the penalties associated with violations of this section. Specifically, it establishes that a person found guilty of endangering emergency services personnel or operators of authorized emergency vehicles will face a misdemeanor charge and a fine ranging from a minimum of three hundred dollars to a maximum of five hundred dollars.

This legislative change is intended to enhance the safety of emergency responders by imposing stricter penalties for those who jeopardize their safety while they are performing their duties. The bill is currently residing in the House Committee on Judiciary and will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Latest Version: 56-5-1538