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H 3520

SC Street Gang and Criminal Enterprise Prevention and Anti-Racketeering Act

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Bustos

Overview: H 3520, SC Street Gang and Criminal Enterprise Prevention and Anti-Racketeering Act, Scrivener's error corrected, Introduced February 27, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bil

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Bill Summary · H 3520

Overview: H 3520, SC Street Gang and Criminal Enterprise Prevention and Anti-Racketeering Act, Scrivener's error corrected, Introduced February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to strengthen the state's efforts to combat street gangs and organized criminal enterprises by enhancing law enforcement tools and penalties.

Key Provisions:
- Expands the definition of "criminal street gang" and "criminal enterprise" to include a broader range of criminal activities
- Increases penalties for individuals who participate in or promote gang-related criminal activities
- Authorizes law enforcement to seize assets and property connected to criminal enterprises
- Establishes a statewide task force to coordinate anti-gang and anti-racketeering efforts

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Street gang members and organized criminal organizations will face harsher penalties and increased law enforcement scrutiny
- Law enforcement agencies will have expanded tools and resources to target and disrupt criminal enterprises
- The general public may benefit from reduced gang-related crime and violence in their communities

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been introduced and a scrivener's error has been corrected
- The legislative process is ongoing, and the bill is currently awaiting further consideration

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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