Bill > S0652

This bill repeals two existing South Carolina legal provisions related to driver's license restrictions for individuals with child support arrearages (unpaid child support). Specifically, it eliminates Article 7, Chapter 17, Title 63, and Section 56-1-171, which previously allowed for driver's license revocation or route-restriction as a consequence of failing to pay child support. The bill provides a pathway for individuals whose licenses were previously revoked or restricted under these provisions to apply for a new driver's license through the Department of Motor Vehicles, provided they meet all other standard driver's license requirements. This legislation effectively removes the punitive measure of license suspension as a method of enforcing child support payments, potentially allowing individuals with past child support arrearages to maintain driving privileges and potentially improve their ability to work and earn income to meet their child support obligations. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor of South Carolina.