Transportation (Driver Licensing)

in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 977: Driver's license written examinations

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.

Topics ✓ 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

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Driver Licensing

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4775: Driver's licenses

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-520 SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A DRIVER'S LICENSE NOT RECOGNIZED IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enforces driver's license recognition requirements, directly addressing vehicle regulations under transportation policy to enhance safety compliance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Jan 22, 2026

S 59: Increased Penalties for Driving Without a License

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-440, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE AND MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens vehicle safety regulations by increasing penalties for unlicensed driving, directly addressing transportation safety under vehicle regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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