Bill > H4682

This bill amends South Carolina law to clarify driver's license requirements for law enforcement certification candidates. Specifically, the bill modifies existing requirements by mandating that all candidates for law enforcement certification must hold a valid current driver's license from any jurisdiction in the United States. The bill maintains existing comprehensive requirements for law enforcement certification, which include submitting detailed documentation such as proof of high school education, medical fitness, character references, background checks, fingerprints, and evidence of successful completion of law enforcement training. The driver's license requirement now explicitly states that candidates must have a license with no record of serious driving-related offenses in the previous five years, such as driving under the influence, reckless homicide, or leaving the scene of an accident. An important exception is made for correctional officer candidates, who can hold a driver's license from any U.S. jurisdiction without the same driving history restrictions. The bill aims to ensure that law enforcement candidates meet a high standard of personal responsibility and legal compliance before receiving certification. The law will take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4682&session=126&summary=B