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South CarolinaH 3175126th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-1230, RELATING TO SPECIFICATIONS OF LICENSE PLATES, THE PERIODIC ISSUANCE OF NEW PLATES, AND THE ISSUANCE OF REVALIDATION STICKERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL ISSUE LICENSE PLATES COMMEMORATING THE TWO HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
Sponsored By: Neal A. Collins (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Summary
License plates
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Commemorative plates for SC drivers
The DMV issues special plates that mark 250 years since the American Revolution. This applies to regular plates for private passenger vehicles and motorcycles issued Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2032. The design must say "Where the Revolutionary War Was Won" and show the Moultrie Flag. The state commission sends the design to the DMV for approval. This law takes effect May 12, 2025.
Cap on regular plate fees
The DMV cannot charge more than the standard motor vehicle license fee for a regular plate. This cap applies to regular plates and starts May 12, 2025.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Neal A. Collins
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Cody T. Mitchell
Republican • House
Paula Rawl Calhoon
Republican • House
Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr.
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/7/2025
(License plates)Concur in Senate Amendments
Yes: 108 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/29/2025
(License plates)2nd Reading
Yes: 42 • No: 0
House vote • 4/10/2025
(License plates)Passage of Bill
Yes: 95 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act No. 39
5/19/2025legislatureEffective date 05/12/25
5/19/2025legislatureSigned By Governor
5/12/2025GovernorRatified R 58
5/8/2025legislatureRoll call Yeas-108 Nays-0
5/7/2025HouseConcurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
5/7/2025HouseRead third time and returned to House with amendments
5/1/2025SenateAmended
5/1/2025SenateAmended
4/30/2025SenateRoll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
4/29/2025SenateRead second time
4/29/2025SenateAmended
4/29/2025SenateIntroduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference
4/23/2025SenateRead third time and sent to Senate
4/22/2025HouseScrivener's error corrected
4/14/2025legislatureRoll call Yeas-95 Nays-0
4/10/2025HouseRead second time
4/10/2025HouseRecalled from Committee on Education and Public Works
4/9/2025HouseMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Calhoon
1/16/2025HouseReferred to Committee on Education and Public Works
1/14/2025HouseIntroduced and read first time
1/14/2025HouseReferred to Committee on Education and Public Works
12/5/2024HousePrefiled
12/5/2024House
Bill Text
Introduced
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