The bill H. 5074 seeks to amend Section 16-3-600 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to assault and battery offenses. The amendment specifically adds a provision that defines "assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature" to include instances where a person injures a corrections officer while they are performing their official duties. This inclusion emphasizes the protection of corrections officers and categorizes such offenses as felonies, punishable by imprisonment for up to twenty years.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the repeal or amendment of any law by this act does not affect any pending actions, rights, duties, or liabilities that were established under the previous law. It ensures that all laws that are repealed or amended remain in effect for the purpose of sustaining any existing rights or legal actions as of the effective date of the act. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
01/29/2026: 16-3-600
Latest Version: 16-3-600