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SC H5276

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steven Long

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires vehicle registration applications to include the owner's South Carolina driver's license information in addition to current requirements like name, address, and county of residence
  • Adds lack of U.S. citizenship as grounds for the Department of Motor Vehicles to refuse vehicle registration and licensing
  • Authorizes vehicle registration for non-citizens only if they have current authorization from the U.S. Department of Justice, Homeland Security, or State Department to live, work, or study in the United States on a temporary or permanent basis
  • Amends South Carolina Code Sections 56-3-240 (registration applications) and 56-3-350 (grounds for refusal to register)
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Vehicle Licensing and Citizenship

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Education and Public Works2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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