Subcommittee endorses Gold Shield Day to honor first responders killed in the line of duty The subcommittee unanimously approved Senate Bill 868 to designate June 1 as Gold Shield Day to honor families of first responders who died in the line of duty. Testimony from a veterans/first-responder nonprofit and law enforcement veterans highlighted lasting recognition and symbolic support.

South Carolina is poised to honor the ultimate sacrifice of first responders with the unanimous approval of Gold Shield Day, a heartfelt tribute that ensures their families will never be forgotten.

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Judiciary panel advances 'Halo' bill to create 25‑foot buffer for first responders; debate centers on definitions and free‑speech risks Committee reported H4763 favorably. The bill would make it a misdemeanor to remain within or approach a 25‑foot zone around a first responder after a verbal warning if done 'knowingly and willfully' to interfere, threaten or harass; members debated scope, mental‑health exceptions, measurement and potential First Amendment and press implications.

A new 'Halo' bill aims to protect first responders by establishing a 25-foot buffer zone, but concerns about free speech and vague definitions are sparking intense debate.

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