S0830Introduced in the Senate
Automobile Insurance Issuance
Introduced by Thomas Alexander, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 38-77-122, Relating To Insurers And Agents Prohibited From Refusing To Issue Automobile Insurance Policies Due To Certain Factors, So As To Provide That Insurers Can Limit The Issuance Of Insurance To Members Of Particular Nonprofit Member Organizations. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 176
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · May 7, 2026
96
Yes
0
No
28
Absent or Not Voting
124 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| William Whitmire | 1 | Yes |
| Adam Duncan | 2 | Yes |
| Phillip Bowers | 3 | Yes |
| Davey Hiott | 4 | Yes |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | Yes |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Yes |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
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 sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry
Debate adjourned until Wed., 5-6-26
Debate adjourned
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-96 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 155
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/18/26
Act No. 176
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