H3127

Failure to stop a motor vehicle

Complete·5/19/25

South Carolina bill H3127 amends penalties for failing to stop a motor vehicle when signaled by law enforcement.

South Carolina bill H3127 amends the state code to enhance penalties for failing to stop a motor vehicle when signaled by law enforcement. For a first offense without great bodily injury or death, the penalty is a misdemeanor with a fine and driver's license suspension. A second or subsequent offense without great bodily injury or death is a felony with imprisonment and a one-year license suspension. Certain aggravating circumstances, such as excessive speed or fleeing on foot, elevate the offense to a felony with up to ten years in prison and a one-year license suspension.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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14 Nay

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11 Not Voting

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Full Committee

Feb 18, 2025

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Full Committee

History

May 19, 2025

Effective date 05/12/26

May 19, 2025

Act No. 38

May 12, 2025

Signed By Governor