Bill > S0738

This bill amends South Carolina law by adding a new section that provides legal protection for motor vehicle operators who unintentionally cause injury or death while fleeing a mob or riot. Specifically, the bill states that a driver will not be criminally or civilly liable for such injuries or deaths if two conditions are met: first, the driver had a reasonable belief that fleeing was necessary to protect themselves from serious injury or death, and second, the driver exercised due care under the circumstances. Additionally, the bill allows individuals injured while fleeing a riot, or the estates of those who die while fleeing, to pursue civil action for actual and punitive damages against individual rioters or organizations that participated in or financed the riot. The law would take effect upon the Governor's approval, providing legal safeguards for drivers who find themselves in potentially dangerous mob or riot situations and need to protect themselves by quickly leaving the area.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0738&session=126&summary=B