South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 1036: Rental car insurance
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1036 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on March 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Rental car insurance. Primary sponsor: Allen Blackmon (Republican), Danny Verdin (Republican), Larry Grooms (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): Scrivener's error corrected.
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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 ADDING SECTION 56-31-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RENTER OF A RENTAL VEHICLE MAY AGREE THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING THE RENTAL VEHICLE THE RENTER'S AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY WILL PAY UP TO ITS LIMITS OF LIABILITY BEFORE THE RENTAL COMPANY MUST PAY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Blackmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Danny Verdin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Larry Grooms | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Scrivener's error corrected
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Introduced and read first time