South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 849: Alcohol delivery and curbside pickup
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 849 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Alcohol delivery and curbside pickup. Primary sponsor: Jason Elliott (Republican), Michael Johnson (Republican), Ed Sutton (Democratic), Ross Turner (Republican), Wes Climer (Republican), Russell Ott (Democratic), Jeff Zell (Republican), Tom Young (Republican), Sean Bennett (Republican), Brad Hutto (Democratic), Deon Tedder (Democratic), Brian Adams (Republican), Jeffrey Graham (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 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 AMENDING SECTION 61-2-170, RELATING TO DRIVE-THROUGH OR CURBSIDE SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE CERTAIN LICENSES OR PERMITS ALLOWING A RETAILER TO OFFER CERTAIN CURBSIDE DELIVERY OR PICK UP; BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-280 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RETAIL DEALER MAY HIRE A DELIVERY SERVICE TO DELIVER CERTAIN BEER AND WINE AND TO PROVIDE FOR REQUIREMENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 61-6-1570 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE CERTAIN LICENSES OR PERMITS ALLOWING A RETAILER TO OFFER CERTAIN CURBSIDE DELIVERY OR PICK UP; AND BY ADDING SECTION 61-6-1580 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RETAIL DEALER MAY HIRE A DELIVERY SERVICE TO DELIVER CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND TO PROVIDE FOR REQUIREMENTS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Michael Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Ed Sutton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Ross Turner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Wes Climer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Russell Ott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Tom Young | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Sean Bennett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Brad Hutto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Deon Tedder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Brian Adams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 44 |
| Jeffrey Graham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“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
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time