H 4680 South Carolina House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Emergency Scene Management

This bill amends South Carolina law (Section 56-5-1538) to revise penalties for violating emergency scene management rules. It increases the minimum fine for endangering emergency personnel or obstructing authorized emergency vehicles from an unspecified prior amount to $300, while setting a maximum fine of $500. The change directly affects drivers who fail to yield or create hazards near emergency scenes. The bill does not alter the prohibited conduct but adjusts the financial penalties for violations. It is currently pending in the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Jan 13, 2026
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Dec 16, 2025
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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