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Introduced
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
In Committee
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-5-4160, Relating To Weighing Vehicles And Their Loads, Unloading Their Excess Weight, And Penalties, So As To Provide Maximum Weights For Electric Battery Powered Motor Vehicles.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina's motor vehicle weight regulations to allow electric battery-powered vehicles to exceed standard weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds on each individually weighed axle, with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 82,000 pounds. This exception applies to both state roads and interstate highways as permitted by federal law, and is specifically designed to accommodate the additional weight of electric vehicle batteries. The provision is temporary and will expire on July 1, 2030, giving lawmakers the opportunity to reassess the weight allowance in the future. The bill aims to provide flexibility for electric vehicle operators, recognizing that electric batteries are heavier than traditional internal combustion engines, and ensuring that these vehicles can still operate effectively without being penalized for their battery weight. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval.
Committee Categories
Education, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Transportation (on 04/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3944&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3944_20250422.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3944_20250422A.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3944_20250409.htm |
| Fiscal Note - H3944 2025-02-11 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H3944%202025-02-11%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3944_20250211.htm |
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