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H 3129 — Personal Delivery Devices
Last action — Referred to Committee on Transportation
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICES.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
11 added · 75 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised version of Bill H 3129 allows businesses to operate personal delivery devices not only on highways but also specifically in pedestrian areas, sidewalks, and crosswalks. This change broadens the locations where these delivery devices can be used, making it easier for companies to offer services in more accessible areas. It’s important because it aims to enhance the convenience of delivery services while also ensuring compliance with pedestrian safety regulations.
2025-2026 Bill 3129 Text of Previous Version (Apr.(Dec.
09,06, 2025)2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3129Indicates 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 Aprilbill 9, 2025TO AMEND H.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICES.
3129 Introduced by Rep.
Rutherford S.
Printed 4/9/25--H.
Read the first time January 14, 2025 ________ The committee on House Labor, Commerce and Industry To whom was referred a Bill (H.
3129) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Article 5 to Chapter 2, Title 56 so as to provide definitions and to provide provisions for the operation of personal, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 56-2-5010(A) and inserting:
(A) A business entity may operate a personal delivery device in a pedestrian area, sidewalk, or crosswalk in this State or on a highway, with the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian, subject to the requirements and restrictions contained in this article.
Except as authorized in this article, a person shall not operate a personal delivery device in a pedestrian area, sidewalk, or crosswalk, State or local road or on a highway in this State.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, by striking Section 56-2-5010(B)(2) and (3) and inserting:
(2) not be operated in a pedestrian area at a speed greater than ten eight miles an hour under normal operation, or a speed no greater than ten miles an hour for emergency purposes;
and (3) not be operated on a State or local roadhighway except as necessary to cross a State or local road at a designated crosswalk.highway or along a highway if a sidewalk is not provided or accessible.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, by striking Section 56-2-5010(D) and (E) and inserting:
(D) (C) The personal delivery device shall:
(1) obey all traffic and pedestrian-control devices and signs;
(2) yield the right of way to all human pedestrians;
(3) not unreasonably interfere with any vehicle or pedestrian;
and (4) not transport materials regulated under the federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Act.
(E) (D) A personal delivery device shall be equipped with:
(1) a marker that clearly states the name and contact information of the owner;
(2) a braking system that enables the device to come to a controlled stop;
and (3) when operated at night, lights on the front and rear that are visible and recognizable under normal atmospheric conditions from at least five hundred feet on all sides of the personal delivery device.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
WILLIAM HERBKERSMAN for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICES.
----XX---- This web page was last updated on AprilDecember 09,06, 20252024 at 10:3010:36 PMAM
Action History
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to Senate
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Roll call Yeas-97 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Amended
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment 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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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Representative J. Todd Rutherford · 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.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 95 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 96 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| % of votes cast | 79% | 0% | 0% | 21% |
How each member voted (122)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 3129 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICES.
- Who sponsors H 3129?
- H 3129 is sponsored by Representative J. Todd Rutherford.
- What is the current status of H 3129?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It now moves to the second chamber.
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