Bill Text: SC H4616 | 2021-2022 | 124th General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Electronic identification chips installed in guns

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-01-11 - Referred to Committee on Judiciary [H4616 Detail]

Download: South_Carolina-2021-H4616-Introduced.html


A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE ALL GUNS MANUFACTURED IN THIS STATE MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC CHIP THAT IDENTIFIES ITS OWNER.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Chapter 31, Title 23 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Article 9

Installation of Electronic Identification Chips on Guns

    Section 23-31-910.        Notwithstanding another provision of law, all guns manufactured in this State must be equipped with an electronic chip that identifies its owner."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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