H3259Introduced in the House
First responder automobile insurance premiums
Introduced by Thomas Pope, District 47
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 38-77-128 So As To Prohibit Insurers Or Agents From Considering The Work-related Driving Record Of A First Responder In Determining The Premium Rate For The First Responder's Personal Automobile Insurance Policy. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 133
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: 2nd Reading · April 29, 2026
43
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
46 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Alexander | 1 | Yes |
| Rex Rice | 2 | Yes |
| Richard Cash | 3 | Yes |
| Michael Gambrell | 4 | Yes |
| Thomas Corbin | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Elliott | 6 | Yes |
| Karl Allen | 7 | Yes |
| Ross Turner | 8 | Yes |
| Danny Verdin | 9 | Yes |
| Billy Garrett | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith, Davis, Holman, B.L.Cox, Ligon
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gibson
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance
Committee report: Favorable Banking and Insurance
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 172
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/15/26
Act No. 133
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