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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Crossed Over
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 38-90-20, Relating To Insurance Licensure, So As To Allow An Insurance Company To Provide Liquor Liability Insurance; By Amending Section 61-2-60, Relating To The Promulgation Of Alcohol Regulations, So As To Authorize Regulations Regarding Alcohol Server Training Positions; By Amending Section 61-2-145, Relating To Required Liquor Liability Insurance Coverage, So As To Establish A Liquor Liability Mitigation Program; By Adding Chapter 3 To Title 61 So As To Establish An Alcohol Server Training Program; And By Amending Section 61-6-2220, Relating To Alcohol Sales, So As To Prohibit A Person From Knowingly Selling Alcohol To An Intoxicated Person.
AI Summary
This bill makes several comprehensive changes to South Carolina's laws related to liquor liability, alcohol server training, and insurance regulations. The bill establishes a new Alcohol Server Training Program requiring alcohol servers and managers to complete a four-hour online training course covering topics like recognizing intoxication, checking identification, and understanding alcohol-related laws. It mandates that businesses selling alcohol after 5 p.m. must maintain liquor liability insurance of at least $1.5 million (or $300,000 for nonprofit organizations), with specific requirements for obtaining and maintaining these policies. The legislation creates a framework for alcohol server certification, including a three-year certificate valid across different employers, and introduces new regulations about selling alcohol to intoxicated individuals. Additionally, the bill modifies various sections of South Carolina's legal code related to liability, insurance, and alcohol sales, including provisions for reporting insurance market conditions and updating liability limits in different contexts. The bill aims to improve responsible alcohol service, provide clearer guidelines for businesses, and establish more comprehensive protections for both businesses and potential customers.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (25)
Weston Newton (R)*,
William Bailey (R),
Justin Bamberg (D),
Gary Brewer (R),
Micah Caskey (R),
Don Chapman (R),
Brandon Cox (R),
Cal Forrest (R),
Kambrell Garvin (D),
Chris Hart (D),
Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (D),
Davey Hiott (R),
Bill Hixon (R),
Harriet Holman (R),
Roger Kirby (D),
Randy Ligon (R),
Cody Mitchell (R),
Melissa Oremus (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Blake Sanders (R),
Mark Smith (R),
Paul Wickensimer (R),
Mark Willis (R),
Chris Wooten (R),
Richie Yow (R),
Last Action
House Judiciary Full Committee Meeting (11:30:00 5/6/2025 Blatt Room 516) (on 05/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3497&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3497_20250415.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3497_20250312.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3497_20250310.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3497_20250306.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3497_20250305.htm |
| Fiscal Note - H3497 2025-03-05 Updated | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H3497%202025-03-05%20updated.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - H3497 2025-02-26 Amended | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H3497%202025-02-26%20amended.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3497_20241205.htm |
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