Judiciary Committee advances broad DUI law changes, adds new felony category and modifies testing rules

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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