Bill Text: SC S0368 | 2021-2022 | 124th General Assembly | Introduced

South Carolina Senate Bill 368 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Coroner qualifications

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-01-12 - Referred to Committee on Judiciary [S0368 Detail]

Download: South_Carolina-2021-S0368-Introduced.html

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-130(A)(2)(e) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO COUNTY CORONER QUALIFICATIONS, TO REVISE FORENSIC SCIENCE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

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

SECTION 1. Section 17-5-130(A)(2)(e) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"(e) have completed a recognized forensic science degree or certification program ~~or be enrolled in a recognized forensic science degree or certification program to be completed within one year of being elected to the office of coroner~~ approved by the Coroners Training Advisory Committee before filing to run for coroner;"

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