Richland County Becomes First South Carolina County with Hate Crime Ordinance

Richland County becomes first South Carolina county with hate crime ordinance

Richland County becomes the first in South Carolina to pass a hate crime ordinance, with penalties up to a $500 fine and 30 days in jail.

Richland County becomes first SC county to pass hate crime law

Richland County has joined 19 other South Carolina local governments in passing a hate crime ordinance as South Carolina remains one of two states without a statewide law.

Richland County Council Members pass hate crime ordinance - ABC Columbia

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– On Tuesday, June 3, Richland County Council Members passed a hate crime ordinance. The Hate Intimidation Ordinance will penalize anyone who harms a person or their property due to their race, religion, sex, gender, nationality, or disability. Any offenders will be charged with a misdemeanor, and either face a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment up to 30 days or both. Categories: Local News, Politics, Richland, S…

Richland County Sets Precedent as First in South Carolina to Pass Hate Intimidation Ordinance

In a historic move, Richland County Council has unanimously passed the first county-level hate intimidation ordinance in the state of South Carolina, led by Councilmember Tyra Little. With this vote, Richland County becomes a trailblazer in the Palmetto State, standing against hate and taking legislative action to protect vulnerable communities.