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South Carolina Legislature

House Amendment 4
H 3045 - Session 126 (2025-2026)
Obscene visual representations of child sexual abuse

Current Amendment: 4 to Bill 3045

Reps. CASKEY and OREMUS proposes the following amendment (LC-3045.AHB0005H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 16-15-390(B) and (C) and inserting:

 (B) Any person who knowingly produces, distributes, receives, or possesses with intent to distribute, a visual depiction or representation of any kind, including a drawing, cartoon, sculpture, or painting that depicts a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct, sexually explicit activity, or sexually explicit nudity, and is obscene, or attempts or conspires to do so, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not less than two years nor more than ten years. No part of the minimum sentence may be suspended nor is the individual convicted eligible for parole until he has served the minimum sentence.
 (C) Any person who knowingly possesses a visual depiction or representation of any kind, including a drawing, cartoon, sculpture, or painting, that depicts a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct, sexually explicit activity, or sexually explicit nudity, and is obscene, or attempts or conspires to do so is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned no more than ten years.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.