SC Senate approves ‘halo’ for first responders without 25-foot requirement

By: Adrian Ashford

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 386

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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COLUMBIA — A bill guaranteeing a buffer zone around first responders passed the Senate unanimously Thursday after the chamber’s retired police officer advocated getting rid of the proposal’s 25-foot requirement.

The legislation, dubbed the “Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act,” threatens jail time to anyone getting in the way of on-duty officers, firefighters, paramedics or hospital workers after being told to get back.

SC considers buffer law to protect on-duty first responders. …

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