South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 59: Increased Penalties for Driving Without a License
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 59 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on December 11, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Increased Penalties for Driving Without a License. Primary sponsor: Sean Bennett (Republican), Rex Rice (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 22, 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 CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-440, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE AND MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bennett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Rex Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“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
- Read third time and sent to House
- Roll call Ayes-38 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Committee report: Favorable Transportation
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Prefiled