All Roll Calls
Yes: 244 • No: 0
Sponsored By: Shannon S. Erickson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Department of Motor Vehicles
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The DMV issues permanent plates for trailers and semitrailers for a one‑time $75 fee per unit. Owners must file a yearly report of units still in use and return plates for units retired. Missing the form deadline can mean a fine up to $50. The law defines “rental trailer” for businesses that rent utility trailers. Container chassis used for international shipping can get a permanent license without a South Carolina address if not for domicile.
To get dealer plates, a dealer must hold a retail business license and have at least 15 retail sales in the past 12 months. You get two plates for the first 15 sales and one more plate for each additional 15 sales. The DMV can waive the sales rule for new dealers and adjust plate counts. The DMV must give 30 days’ certified notice and a hearing chance before a suspension tied to points. Dealers are not prosecuted for titling or registration errors within 45 days when the DMV suspended a title or a lender has not released the lien.
Starting 2026-10-06, businesses that title vehicles in South Carolina must use the DMV’s electronic title system. The DMV must have the system working by 2027-03-31. The system handles ownership transfers and liens, and is funded by transaction fees from businesses. The DMV can charge up to $5 per lien transaction for the State Highway Fund. Electronic liens count as if the lienholder holds the paper title, and certified e‑records are valid evidence. The law defines what counts as “electronic” and as a “physical odometer document.”
People allowed by federal authorities to live, work, or study in the U.S. can get South Carolina licenses if they show intent to be here. Licenses and IDs last up to 8 years, but end when your authorized stay or work permit ends, whichever is later. Fees are $12.50 if valid 4 years or less, or $25 if valid for more than 4 years. If you are waiting on status changes, the DMV may grant a one‑year extension and renew it each year. This starts August 6, 2026.
Temporary license plates can last up to 60 days. Keep the plate on the rear, clear, and secure at all times.
A “bus” now means a vehicle designed for more than 16 passengers, or a vehicle used to carry people for pay (not a taxi). A corporate “fleet” now means 50 or more marked passenger or property‑carrying vehicles within set weight limits; rental companies do not have to mark vehicles.
The law removes the rule that let Purple Heart recipients skip parking meter fees. Purple Heart recipients must now pay meters like other drivers. No transition or refunds are provided.
Driver instructors must hold a DMV permit. The permit expires when the school’s license expires. Fees: $20 for 1–12 months, $40 for 13–24, $60 for 25–36, and $80 for 37–48 months. Public and private high school instructors pay no fee. Permit money goes to the state general fund.
Wholesale auto auction operators must get a DMV license. Each license costs $150, lasts 36 months, covers one business location, must be displayed, and cannot be transferred.
Beginning 2026-10-06, when you pay off a vehicle, the lienholder must send the release quickly: within 10 business days after paper payments clear, or 3 business days after electronic payments clear. Lienholders cannot charge for the release. Failure to send documents is a misdemeanor with a fine up to $100 or up to 30 days in jail. Most vehicle liens last 12 years; lenders can extend for 2 years by filing just before expiration. Businesses or lenders may charge you up to $5 when they place or transmit a lien in the system.
You can choose to add your blood type to a special ID if you are 5 or older and a South Carolina resident. A doctor must certify your blood type on a DMV form. The law keeps autism, blood type, and up to three permanent medical conditions private. Only police, EMS, hospitals, the Medical Advisory Board, allowed federal privacy-law users, and you can see it. People and agencies are protected from lawsuits if they relied on wrong info that you or your doctor put on the required form.
Shannon S. Erickson
Republican • House
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
All Roll Calls
Yes: 244 • No: 0
House vote • 4/1/2026
(Department of Motor Vehicles)Concur in Senate Amendments
Yes: 110 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/26/2026
(Department of Motor Vehicles)2nd Reading
Yes: 37 • No: 0
House vote • 4/8/2025
(Department of Motor Vehicles)Passage of Bill
Yes: 97 • No: 0
Act No. 115
Effective date 10/06/26
Signed By Governor
Ratified R 123
Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Roll call Ayes-37 Nays-0
Read second time
Amended
Committee Amendment Adopted
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Transportation
Scrivener's error corrected
Scrivener's error corrected
Referred to Committee on Transportation
Introduced and read first time
Read third time and sent to Senate
Roll call Yeas-97 Nays-0
Read second time
Amended
Scrivener's error corrected
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Introduced and read first time
Introduced
S 0623, AN ACT TO EXEMPT GEORGETOWN COUNTY FROM CERTAIN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS AND TO ALLOW THE COUNTY TO INSTEAD ENFORCE AE STANDARDS IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY'S FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE.
Georgetown County Building Requirements
S 1062, A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF RATES OF TUITION AND FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 5443, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
JR to Approve Reg. Doc. No. 5443
H 5127, A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Capital Reserve Fund appropriation
S 1162, AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 509 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES OF ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SIX MEMBERS OF THE SEVEN-MEMBER GOVERNING BODY MUST BE ELECTED FROM SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS.
Anderson County School District No. 2
S 0769, A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT IF THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR BEGINS WITHOUT A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 HAVING BEEN ENACTED, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Continuing Resolution
S 0779, A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL RECEIVE A MONTHLY LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOCATION OF LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE PAYMENTS BETWEEN MEMBERS WHOSE SEATS WERE VACATED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND THE MEMBERS ELECTED TO FILL THE VACANCY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHOSE SEATS WERE VACATED DUE TO THE MEMBER BEING CONVICTED OF OR PLEADING GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO A FELONY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO A LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE PAYMENT PURSUANT TO THIS JOINT RESOLUTION.
Legislative Expense Allowance