South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5092: Driving Under the Influence
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5092 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Driving Under the Influence. Primary sponsor: James Teeple (Republican), Phillip Bowers (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Adam Duncan (Republican), Davey Hiott (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): 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 CODES OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2960 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF FELONY DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE RESULTING IN THE DEATH OF A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST BE ORDERED TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT UNTIL THE CHILD OR DEPENDENT REACHES THE AGE OF TWENTY-TWO.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Teeple | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 116 |
| Phillip Bowers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Adam Duncan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Davey Hiott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“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