SC hate crimes bill advances to next step in Senate : vimars

SC hate crimes bill advances to next step in Senate
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A bill that would put in prison time and fines for people who commit hate crimes in South Carolina has passed the next legislative step.
A Senate judiciary subcommittee Wednesday advanced the bill to the full committee for consideration. However, it remains unclear if it can pass this year, as time is running out in the session. 
The hate crimes bill has bipartisan support and passed 71-28 in the House earlier this month. If it becomes law, people who commit violent hate crimes could face increased jail time and fines.

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