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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 56-1-555 So As To Provide Individuals May Not Be Placed Under Custodial Arrest When Stopped For Operating Motor Vehicles With Suspended Drivers' Licenses Under Certain Circumstances, And To Provide For The Reinstatement Of The Individuals' Drivers' Licenses And The Dismissal Of The Driving While Under Suspension Charges.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina law to prohibit custodial arrest for individuals driving with a suspended license under specific circumstances. Specifically, a person cannot be placed under custodial arrest if their driver's license suspension is solely due to an unpaid traffic ticket or a clerical error in their driving record. The bill provides a clear path for license reinstatement: if the individual pays the outstanding traffic ticket or corrects the clerical error that led to the suspension, their driver's license will be automatically reinstated, and any driving while under suspension charge will be dismissed. This legislation aims to provide relief for drivers who have been suspended due to minor administrative issues, preventing potentially unnecessary arrests and offering a straightforward method for resolving license suspensions. The bill would take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3148&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3148_20241205.htm |
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