H3034 is a bill in the South Carolina Legislature (126th General Assembly): Fargo's, Hyco's, Rico's, Coba's, Wick's, Mikka's, and Bumi's Law.

What is the status of H3034?

Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Act No. 130 (May 26, 2026).

Neal Collins (R, 5), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H3034?

On the South Carolina Legislature website: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/3034.htm

South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly

South Carolina H3034: Fargo's, Hyco's, Rico's, Coba's, Wick's, Mikka's, and Bumi's Law

Q: What does H3034 do?

In its own words: To amend the south carolina code of laws by enacting the "fargo's, hyco's, rico's, coba's, wick's, and mikka's law" by amending article 11 of chapter 3, title 47, relating to taunting, tormenting, injuring, or killing police dogs or horses, so as to expand the conduct that results in a violation, increase the penalties, require restitution to the law enforcement department or agency, and make technical changes. amend title to conform b e it enacted by the general assembly of the state of south carolina: s ection 1. this act may be cited as "fargo's, hyco's, rico's, coba's, wick's, mikka.

Status: Signed into law, May 26, 2026

What the bill says

To amend the south carolina code of laws by enacting the "fargo's, hyco's, rico's, coba's, wick's, and mikka's law" by amending article 11 of chapter 3, title 47, relating to taunting, tormenting, injuring, or killing police dogs or horses, so as to expand the conduct that results in a violation, increase the penalties, require restitution to the law enforcement department or agency, and make technical changes. amend title to conform b e it enacted by the general assembly of the state of south carolina: s ection 1. this act may be cited as "fargo's, hyco's, rico's, coba's, wick's, mikka.

From the engrossed text, May 6, 2026:

A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "FARGO'S, HYCO'S, RICO'S, COBA'S, WICK'S, AND MIKKA'S LAW" BY AMENDING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47, RELATING TO TAUNTING, TORMENTING, INJURING, OR KILLING POLICE DOGS OR HORSES, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CONDUCT THAT RESULTS IN A VIOLATION, INCREASE THE PENALTIES, REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY, AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES. Amend Title To Conform B e it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: S ECTION 1. This act may be cited as "Fargo's, Hyco's, Rico's, Coba's, Wick's, Mikka's, and Bumi's Law." S ECTION 2. A rticle 11, Chapter 3, Title 47 of the S.C. Code is amended to read: A rticle 11 T easing, Maltreating, and Injuring Police Dogs or Horses Prohibited S ection 47-3-610. ( A) It is unlawful for a person to wilfully and maliciously taunt, torment, tease, beat, strike, or administer or subject a desensitizing drug, chemical, or substance to a dog or horse used by a law enforcement department or agency in the performance of the functions or duties of the department or agency or when a dog is placed in a kennel off duty or a horse is placed in a stable off duty, or to interfere or meddle with a dog …

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South Carolina H3034: Fargo's, Hyco's, Rico's, Coba's, Wick's, Mikka's, and Bumi's Law

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