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S0738Introduced in the Senate

Unintentional Motor Vehicle Death

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Carlisle Kennedy, District 23

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 16-5-135 So As To Provide That A Motor Vehicle Operator Who Unintentionally Causes Injury Or Death While Fleeing A Mob Or Riot Is Not Criminally Or Civilly Liable For The Injury Or Death As Long As The Driver Used Due Care Under The Circumstances.

Where it stands

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

January 13, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Prefiled

  2. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  3. Introduced and read first time

  4. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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