South Carolina bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
South Carolina S 59
Increased Penalties for Driving Without a License
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
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Summary
Official abstract published by the South Carolina legislature· description
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.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 Senate | 2nd Reading | pass | Set your home in South Carolina to see |
Actions
- Jan 22, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Judiciary - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Introduced and read first time - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Read third time and sent to House - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Roll call Ayes-38 Nays-0 - Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Read second time - Apr 29, 2025 · Senate
Committee report: Favorable Transportation - Jan 14, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Transportation - Jan 14, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and read first time - Dec 11, 2024 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Transportation - Dec 11, 2024 · Senate
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