The bill H. 5524 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding a new section, 23-3-537, which prohibits registered sex offenders from entering, remaining in, or loitering on the grounds of municipal, county, or special purpose district parks without explicit permission from the governing authorities of those parks. This legislation seeks to enhance public safety by restricting access to these recreational areas for individuals on the sex offender registry.

Violations of this new provision would be classified as a misdemeanor, with penalties including a fine ranging from $100 to $500 or imprisonment for up to thirty days. The bill is currently under consideration in the House Committee on Judiciary and will take effect upon receiving approval from the Governor.

Statutes affected:
04/14/2026: 23-3-537
Latest Version: 23-3-537