S.0052

Driving under the influence

Chamber Passed·2/5/26

South Carolina S0052 amends DUI laws to include video recording requirements, establish penalties, and mandate ignition interlock devices.

South Carolina S0052 amends the state's DUI laws by requiring video recordings at incident sites, law enforcement vehicles, and breath test sites. It mandates penalties for DUI offenses, including fines and imprisonment, and establishes the offense of felony driving under the influence with moderate bodily injury. The bill also revises reckless driving laws and child endangerment provisions. It requires ignition interlock devices for DUI offenders and allows for temporary alcohol licenses with ignition interlock restrictions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 108–0 · Feb 5
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

23 Yea

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13 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 24

10:00 AM

Senate Conference Committee on 52

Apr 28

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Full Committee on 52, 357, 508, 582

History

Jun 25

Senate

Free conference powers rejected

Jun 25

Senate

Roll call Ayes-23 Nays-13

Jun 25

House

Debate adjourned