South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 26: Watercraft Liability 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 26 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on December 11, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Watercraft Liability Insurance. Primary sponsor: Brad Hutto (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Recommitted to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
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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 50-21-107 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OWNERS OF WATERCRAFT OF MORE THAN SEVENTY HORSEPOWER MUST CARRY LIABILITY INSURANCE OF AT LEAST FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF COVERAGE PER OCCURRENCE, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF FINES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Hutto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Recommitted to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
- Roll call Ayes-24 Nays-19
- Read second time
- Committee report: Favorable Fish, Game and Forestry
- Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
- Prefiled