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S 977 South Carolina Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Driver's license written examinations

Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-82 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL ALLOW APPLICANTS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSES AND PERMITS TO TAKE THE WRITTEN PORTION OF THE DRIVING EXAMINATION IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Issues: ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill allows non-English language testing for driver's licenses, supporting immigrant integration and access to services.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by allowing non-English speakers to take driving exams in their native language, improving access and compliance.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Mar 5, 2026
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Thomas Alexander
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