South Carolina bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
South Carolina S 738
Unintentional Motor Vehicle Death
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kennedy (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the South Carolina legislature· description
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-5-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR WHO UNINTENTIONALLY CAUSES INJURY OR DEATH WHILE FLEEING A MOB OR RIOT IS NOT CRIMINALLY OR CIVILLY LIABLE FOR THE INJURY OR DEATH AS LONG AS THE DRIVER USED DUE CARE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Judiciary - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and read first time - Dec 10, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Judiciary - Dec 10, 2025 · Senate
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