H3856

Department of Motor Vehicles

Complete·4/23/26

Amends South Carolina motor vehicle laws to revise dealer license plate issuance, trailer license plate issuance, and driver instructor permit fees.

The bill amends South Carolina's motor vehicle laws to revise the issuance of dealer license plates, trailer license plates, and driver instructor permits. It allows the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue dealer license plates to licensed motor vehicle dealers for use on vehicles owned by the dealer or assigned for test driving purposes. The bill also revises the criteria for issuing dealer and wholesaler plates, including the number of sales required before dealer plates may be issued.

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Roll Call Votes

110 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Not Voting

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18

11:00 AM

Senate Transportation Full Committee

Mar 10

3:00 PM

Senate Transportation Subcomittee

History

Apr 23

Effective date 10/06/26

Apr 23

Act No. 115

Apr 6

Signed By Governor