S 830 — Automobile Insurance Issuance
Last action — Act No. 176
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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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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 18, 2026.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill allows insurers to limit automobile insurance policies to members of specific nonprofit organizations.
This legislation changes the rules for automobile insurance issuance in South Carolina, permitting insurers to restrict coverage to members of certain nonprofit organizations. This could affect how individuals obtain insurance based on their organizational affiliations.
What this means for you
- Consumers: This may affect your ability to obtain automobile insurance if you are not a member of the specified nonprofit organizations.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-77-122, RELATING TO INSURERS AND AGENTS PROHIBITED FROM REFUSING TO ISSUE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES DUE TO CERTAIN FACTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INSURERS CAN LIMIT THE ISSUANCE OF INSURANCE TO MEMBERS OF PARTICULAR NONPROFIT MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 23 removed2 line(s) added, 23 removed.
2025-2026 Bill 830 Text of Previous Version (Mar.(Jan.
12,20, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 830Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee ReportA Marchbill 12, 2026TO AMEND S.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-77-122, RELATING TO INSURERS AND AGENTS PROHIBITED FROM REFUSING TO ISSUE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES DUE TO CERTAIN FACTORS AND PROHIBITED FACTORS FOR PREMIUM RATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INSURERS CAN LIMIT THE ISSUANCE OF INSURANCE TO MEMBERS OF PARTICULAR NON-PROFIT MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS.
830 Introduced by Senator Alexander S.
Printed 3/12/26--S.
Read the first time January 20, 2026 ________ The committee on Senate Banking and Insurance To whom was referred a Bill (S.
830) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 38-77-122, relating to insurers and agents prohibited from refusing to issue automobile insurance policies, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
RONNIE CROMER for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-77-122, RELATING TO INSURERS AND AGENTS PROHIBITED FROM REFUSING TO ISSUE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES DUE TO CERTAIN FACTORS AND PROHIBITED FACTORS FOR PREMIUM RATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INSURERS CAN LIMIT THE ISSUANCE OF INSURANCE TO MEMBERS OF PARTICULAR NON-PROFIT MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS.
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Action History
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Act No. 176
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Effective date 05/18/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 155
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Read third time and enrolled
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Yeas-96 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Debate adjourned
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Debate adjourned until Wed., 5-6-26
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Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Banking and Insurance
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Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Thomas C. Alexander · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 169 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 93 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 95 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| % of votes cast | 77% | 0% | 0% | 23% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 43 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 43 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 830 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-77-122, RELATING TO INSURERS AND AGENTS PROHIBITED FROM REFUSING TO ISSUE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES DUE TO CERTAIN FACTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INSURERS CAN LIMIT THE ISSUANCE OF INSURANCE TO MEMBERS OF PARTICULAR NONPROFIT MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 830?
- S 830 is sponsored by Senator Thomas C. Alexander.
- What is the current status of S 830?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2026. Enacted.
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