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SC H3944

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shannon Erickson

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Electric battery-powered motor vehicles may exceed gross, single axle, tandem axle, or bridge formula weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds each individually weighed, with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 82,000 pounds
  • The weight allowance applies on interstate highways as permitted by federal law
  • This weight exception for electric vehicles expires on July 1, 2030
  • Amends Section 56-5-4160 of the South Carolina Code relating to vehicle weighing and penalties
  • Introduced by Representatives Erickson and Vaughan; first read February 11, 2025

Legislative Description

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Transportation

4/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/23/2025
Education and Public Works2/11/2025

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