S0059Introduced in the Senate
Increased Penalties for Driving Without a License
Introduced by Sean Bennett, District 38
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-1-440, Relating To Penalties For Driving Without A License, So As To Increase The Penalties For Driving Without A License And Make Conforming Changes.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
January 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: 2nd Reading · January 14, 2026
38
Yes
0
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
45 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 | Absent |
| Ross Turner | 8 | Yes |
| Danny Verdin | 9 | Yes |
| Billy Garrett | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Transportation
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Transportation
Committee report: Favorable Transportation
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-38 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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