S.0059

Increased Penalties for Driving Without a License

Chamber Passed·1/15/26

Increases penalties for driving without a license in South Carolina.

This bill amends South Carolina law to increase penalties for driving without a license. A first offense results in a fine of up to $300 and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days. A second offense carries a fine of up to $600 and imprisonment for 45 to 60 days. A third or subsequent offense incurs a fine of up to $1,000 and imprisonment for 45 to 6 months, or home detention for 45 days. The summary courts handle these cases.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Jan 15
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: 2nd Reading

38 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 16, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Transportation Subcomittee

History

Jan 22

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 22

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Jan 15

Senate

Read third time and sent to House