South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3149: Motor vehicle offenses decriminalized
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3149 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 5, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Motor vehicle offenses decriminalized. Primary sponsor: Todd Rutherford (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2025): Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-1520, RELATING TO MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-5015, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SUNSCREEN DEVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-6190, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN CRIMES AS MISDEMEANORS AND FELONIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE PERSONS CONVICTED OF VIOLATIONS OF PROVISIONS FOR WHICH OTHER PENALTIES ARE NOT PROVIDED SHALL BE FINED NOT MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 56-5-730 RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES AS MISDEMEANORS UNLESS OTHERWISE DECLARED.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Rutherford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled