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SC S0052
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Davis
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AI Summary
- Amends DUI penalties to require both fines and imprisonment, with first offense minimum increasing from 48 to 72 hours jail time and $500 fine that cannot be suspended.
- Requires all persons convicted of DUI offenses to attend a DUI victim impact panel approved by the Office of Substance Use Services, with enrollment fees capped at $75.
- Creates new offense of "felony DUI second degree" for DUI resulting in moderate bodily injury, and adds "DUI third degree" for DUI causing any bodily injury in a collision.
- Increases license suspension to one year for first-time refusal to submit to chemical testing, with longer suspensions for subsequent offenses or high alcohol concentrations (0.15% or more).
- Allows persons with suspended licenses to install ignition interlock devices within 30 days to obtain temporary driving privileges, and removes provision delaying interlock requirements until after contested hearings.
Legislative Description
Driving under the influence
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/10/2026
Judiciary12/11/2024
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