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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Committee
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Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and read first time
lower
Dec 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cody Mitchell
RRepublican
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