South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

S 0977 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-82 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL ALLOW APPLICANTS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSES AND PERMITS TO TAKE THE WRITTEN PORTION OF THE DRIVING EXAMINATION IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Transportation (Senate Journal-page 5)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Driver's license written examinations

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Transportation (Senate Journal-page 5)

  2. Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 5)

Sponsors

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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 0977 do?
Driver's license written examinations
Who sponsors S 0977?
S 0977 is sponsored by Senator Thomas C. Alexander.
What is the current status of S 0977?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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