H 3161

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 3161
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A bill
TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING
SECTION 30-4-40, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT OR PROHIBITED FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER
THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DISCLOSURE OF RECORDINGS
OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS OF INMATES AND THEIR VISITORS MADE BY THE FACILITY
IN WHICH THE INMATE IS INCARCERATED.
Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1.  Section 30-4-40 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
    (f) A jail, detention center,
correctional facility, or other public body may not disclose a recording of a
telephone conversation of an inmate and his visitor made by the facility in
which the inmate is incarcerated.
SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval
by the Governor.
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