South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

S 0997 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-19-210, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE REQUIRED TO SELL OR MORTGAGE A VEHICLE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A SOUTH CARONIA MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER TO SELL A MOTOR VEHICLE THROUGH CONSIGNMENT.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Transportation (Senate Journal-page 9)

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Motor Vehicle Consignment Sales

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill authorizes South Carolina motor vehicle dealers to sell motor vehicles through consignment.

  • Section 56-19-210

    or motor vehicles offered for sale through consignment by a South Carolina motor vehicle dealer. → or motor vehicles offered for sale through consignment by a South Carolina motor vehicle dealer.

    This change explicitly allows dealers to sell vehicles on consignment.

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Transportation (Senate Journal-page 9)

  2. Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 9)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 0997 do?
Motor Vehicle Consignment Sales
Who sponsors S 0997?
S 0997 is sponsored by Senator Thomas C. Alexander.
What is the current status of S 0997?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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