South Carolina H4784 revises penalties for staging motor vehicle collisions for fraudulent claims.

South Carolina H4784 amends the state's insurance fraud laws by establishing penalties for staging motor vehicle collisions. The bill introduces a new felony, "staging a motor vehicle collision," with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. First-time offenders face up to ten years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Second offenses carry a mandatory minimum of two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Third or subsequent offenses result in a mandatory minimum of five years in prison and a $15,000 fine.

South Carolina H4784 revises penalties for staging motor vehicle collisions for fraudulent claims.

South Carolina H4784 amends the state's insurance fraud laws by establishing penalties for staging motor vehicle collisions. The bill introduces a new felony, "staging a motor vehicle collision," with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. First-time offenders face up to ten years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Second offenses carry a mandatory minimum of two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Third or subsequent offenses result in a mandatory minimum of five years in prison and a $15,000 fine.