South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 1119: Blackout license plates
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1119 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on April 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Blackout license plates. Primary sponsor: Sean Bennett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
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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 56-3-16610 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL ISSUE BLACKOUT SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bennett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
“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 Education and Public Works
- Introduced and read first time
- Read third time and sent to House
- Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Committee report: Favorable Transportation
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Introduced and read first time