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SC H5276
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steven Long
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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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