Loading chat...

SC H3149

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Rutherford

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes criminal misdemeanor classification and imprisonment penalties (up to 30 days) for speeding violations, replacing them with fines only ranging from $15-$200 depending on how many miles per hour over the limit

  • Eliminates misdemeanor status and imprisonment for window tint violations; professional window tinters face fines of at least $1,000 per violation, consumers face fines of at least $200 per violation

  • Amends general motor vehicle violation penalties to remove misdemeanor classification and 30-day imprisonment option, leaving only fines up to $100 for violations without other specified penalties

  • Repeals Section 56-5-730, which classified certain motor vehicle offenses as misdemeanors

  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Motor vehicle offenses decriminalized

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

No bill text available