SC senators approve new minimum penalties for child sex abuse crimes

By: Adrian Ashford

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 344

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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COLUMBIA — Legislation increasing the minimum punishment for people who create or share images of child sex abuse received unanimous approval Tuesday by the South Carolina Senate.

The bill would have the biggest impact on people previously convicted of a sex crime.

The 44-0 vote followed the quick adoption of one amendment.

As amended Tuesday to wrap in additional crimes, registered sex offenders would face at least a five-year prison sentence if they’re …

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