Transportation

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 30, 2026

H 4684: Emergency scene management

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-1538, RELATING TO EMERGENCY SCENE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR UNLAWFULLY APPROACHING STATIONARY AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES, TO DEFINE THE TERM "SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED SPEED," AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL COMPILE AND PUBLISH AN ANNUAL REPORT FOR CERTAIN CITATIONS ISSUED UNDER THIS SECTION; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-720, RELATING TO POINTS ASSESSED AGAINST THE MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATING RECORDS OF DRIVERS FOR DRIVING OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOUR POINTS MUST BE ASSESSED AGAINST DRIVERS' MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATING RECORDS FOR UNLAWFULLY APPROACHING STATIONARY AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends penalties for approaching emergency vehicles, enhancing road safety standards and traffic enforcement related to transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4687: Road Safety Reports

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-15-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE COUNTY SHERIFFS SHALL SUBMIT REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IDENTIFYING ROAD SEGMENTS THAT ARE HAZARDOUS, AND THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO THE SHERIFFS REGARDING ROAD CLOSURES OR REPAIRS AND MAINTAIN A DATABASE OF THE REPORTS.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates sheriffs to report hazardous road segments and requires DOT to respond with repairs, directly enhancing road safety infrastructure and maintenance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 704: Emergency scene management

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-1538, RELATING TO EMERGENCY SCENE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE AND CREATE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, TO REVISE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF DRIVERS APPROACHING EMERGENCY VEHICLES, AND TO ESTABLISH VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-720, RELATING TO THE SYSTEM OF POINTS ASSESSED AGAINST A PERSON'S DRIVING RECORD FOR MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH POINTS FOR CREATING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS AT EMERGENCY SCENES.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens road safety by defining driver responsibilities near emergency vehicles and establishing penalties for hazardous conditions at emergency scenes.95% confidence

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signed · South Carolina · Senate May 27, 2026

S 711: School Guard Requirements

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-60, RELATING TO SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS TO DIRECT AND CONTROL TRAFFIC ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS NEAR SCHOOLS TO REDUCE CONGESTION RELATED TO STUDENT DROP-OFF AND PICKUP, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN VISIBILITY GARMENT OR EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill authorizes traffic control near schools on public roadways, enhancing transportation safety as defined in the topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 21, 2026

H 4677: Certified crossing guards program

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROTECTION AND CERTIFICATION ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-740, RELATING TO OBEDIENCE TO AUTHORIZED PERSONS DIRECTING TRAFFIC, SO AS TO PROVIDE THIS SECTION ALSO APPLIES TO CERTIFIED UNIFORMED ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS, TO ESTABLISH A CERTIFIED UNIFORMED ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM; BY ADDING ARTICLE 49 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO ENDANGER OR INJURE A CERTIFIED UNIFORMED ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-720, RELATING TO THE SYSTEM ESTABLISHED TO ASSIGN POINTS AGAINST A PERSON'S DRIVING RECORD FOR VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ENDANGERMENT OF A CROSSING GUARD IS A FOUR-POINT VIOLATION.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes certified crossing guard program and prohibits endangering guards, enhancing school zone traffic safety within transportation infrastructure regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4775: Driver's licenses

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-520 SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A DRIVER'S LICENSE NOT RECOGNIZED IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enforces driver's license recognition requirements, directly addressing vehicle regulations under transportation policy to enhance safety compliance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2025

S 406: Passing a School Bus

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2790 SO AS TO MAKE A VEHICLE OWNER OR OPERATOR LIABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A VIOLATION OF SECTION 56-5-2770; BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-235 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE OPERATOR OF A SCHOOL BUS TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMNET OF EDUCATION IF A VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP WHEN THE DRIVER HAD AMBER SIGNALS ACTUATED; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-1335, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A VEHICLE'S REGISTRATION FOR FAILURE TO A PAY TOLL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL SUSPEND A VEHICLE REGISTRATION FOR AN OUTSTANDING JUDGMENT FOR PASSING A SCHOOL BUS.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens school bus safety by penalizing drivers who fail to stop, requiring violation notifications, and enhancing enforcement of traffic regulations on roadways.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Vehicle Registration

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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 30, 2025

H 4304: Passing a School Bus

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2790 SO AS TO MAKE VEHICLE OWNERS OR OPERATORS LIABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR UNLAWFULLY OVERTAKING AND PASSING SCHOOL BUSES; BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-235 SO AS TO REQUIRE OPERATORS OF SCHOOL BUSES TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WHEN VEHICLES DO NOT STOP WHEN THE DRIVERS HAVE AMBER SIGNALS ACTUATED; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-1335, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS FOR FAILURE TO PAY TOLLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL SUSPEND VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS FOR OUTSTANDING JUDGMENTS FOR PASSING SCHOOL BUSES.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enforces school bus safety protocols to protect student transportation, directly advancing student safety within K-12 education infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens school bus safety regulations by imposing liability for illegal passing and requiring notifications of non-compliance with stop signals, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Public Transit

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signed · South Carolina · House Jun 5, 2026

H 3768: Highway system construction

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING ACT 36 OF 2019, RELATING TO HIGHWAY SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE SUNSET EXPIRATION PROVISION TO JULY 1, 2032; AND BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-790 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE WAIVES IMMUNITY AND CONSENTS TO SUIT IN FEDERAL COURT FOR CERTAIN LAWSUITS RELATING TO THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT ASSIGNMENT PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN ANNUAL REPORT. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExtends highway construction program expiration to 2031, ensuring continued infrastructure funding and program continuity for transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

signed · South Carolina · Senate Jun 5, 2025

S 213: Greenville Airport Commission

AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 919 OF 1928, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE GREENVILLE AIRPORT COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS TO TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases airport commission debt limit to $20M for infrastructure funding, directly advancing transportation infrastructure development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Vehicle Registration