H4686

Driver's license issuance

Introduced·1/13/26

South Carolina H4686 expands eligibility for driver's licenses to certain non-residents and sets new rules for license issuance and renewal.

South Carolina H4686 amends the state code to include authorized non-residents in the definition of "resident of South Carolina" for driver's license purposes. This includes individuals with temporary or permanent U.S. visas who intend to live, work, or study in South Carolina. These individuals and their dependents can now obtain or renew a driver's license. The bill also specifies that licenses for non-lawful permanent residents expire on the later of their authorized stay or employment authorization.

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Current
Education and Public Works Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 30

Scrivener's error corrected

Jan 15

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bowers

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time