Judiciary Committee advances broad DUI law changes, adds new felony category and modifies testing rules
Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
The committee reported Senate Bill 52 favorably as amended after adding a felony DUI category for moderate bodily injury, updating video evidence rules, permitting blood testing for drug impairment at licensed facilities, and adjusting ignition-interlock timing and administrative processes.
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The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday voted to report Senate Bill 52 favorably as amended, advancing a multi-part overhaul of South Carolina's impaired-driving laws.
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