Roadway Protection and Safety Act
This legislation makes it illegal to participate in or organize street takeovers in South Carolina. It also outlines penalties for those involved in such activities.
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H 4292 — Roadway Protection and Safety Act
Last action — Act No. 148
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 03, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 15, 2026.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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23 sponsors
23 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill makes street takeovers unlawful and establishes penalties for involvement.
This legislation makes it illegal to participate in or organize street takeovers in South Carolina. It also outlines penalties for those involved in such activities.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "ROADWAY PROTECTION AND SAFETY ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3910 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PARTICIPATE IN, BE AN ORGANIZER OF, OR BE AN AIDER OR ABETTOR OF A STREET TAKEOVER, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
4 added · 6 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Bill H 4292 involve adding language that clearly defines penalties for anyone who aids or abets a street takeover. This addition emphasizes accountability and aims to deter such dangerous gatherings, which can pose risks to public safety. Defining penalties helps law enforcement take effective action against individuals involved in these illegal activities. Overall, these changes indicate a stronger stance on enhancing community safety.
30,03, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4292Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "Roadway PROTECTION AND SAFETY ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3910 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PARTICIPATE IN, ORGANIZE, OR BE A SPECTATOR, AIDER, OR ABETTOR OF A STREET TAKEOVER, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
(A) As contained in this section:
(1) fled a law enforcement officer during a street takeover is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than two years;
----XX---- This web page was last updated on April 30,03, 2025 at 04:0411:06 PMAM
Action History
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Act No. 148
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Effective date 05/15/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 195
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Read third time and enrolled
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Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Roll call Yeas-102 Nays-0
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Read third time and sent to Senate
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Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-1
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Read second time
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Amended
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: C.Mitchell, Yow
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Montgomery
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Teeple
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Representative David Martin · Primary
- Representative Jackie R. Terribile · Primary
- Representative Robby Robbins · Primary
- Representative Brandon L. Cox · Primary
- Jr. Representative Gary S. Brewer · Primary
- Representative Harriet A. Holman · Primary
- Representative Adam L. Duncan · Primary
- Representative Richard Blake Sanders · Primary
- Representative William H. Bailey · Primary
- Representative M. Brian Lawson · Primary
- Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope · Primary
- Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon · Primary
- Representative Sylleste H. Davis · Primary
- Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton · Primary
- Representative Brandon Guffey · Primary
- Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath · Primary
- Representative Steven Wayne Long · Primary
- Representative Chris Wooten · Primary
- Representative James E. Teeple · Primary
- Representative W. Scott Montgomery IV · Primary
- Representative Cody T. Mitchell · Primary
- Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow · Primary
- Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →23 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (23)
- Representative David Martin
- Representative Jackie R. Terribile
- Representative Robby Robbins
- Representative Brandon L. Cox
- Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr.
- Representative Harriet A. Holman
- Representative Adam L. Duncan
- Representative Richard Blake Sanders
- Representative William H. Bailey
- Representative M. Brian Lawson
- Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope
- Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon
- Representative Sylleste H. Davis
- Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton
- Representative Brandon Guffey
- Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath
- Representative Steven Wayne Long
- Representative Chris Wooten
- Representative James E. Teeple
- Representative W. Scott Montgomery IV
- Representative Cody T. Mitchell
- Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow
- Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"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 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (46)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 101 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 0% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 106 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 109 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 1% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (124)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 4292 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "ROADWAY PROTECTION AND SAFETY ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3910 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PARTICIPATE IN, BE AN ORGANIZER OF, OR BE AN AIDER OR ABETTOR OF A STREET TAKEOVER, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors H 4292?
- H 4292 is sponsored by Representative David Martin, Representative Jackie R. Terribile, Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Brandon L. Cox, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., Representative Harriet A. Holman, Representative Adam L. Duncan, Representative Richard Blake Sanders, Representative William H. Bailey, Representative M. Brian Lawson, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton, Representative Brandon Guffey, Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative Steven Wayne Long, Representative Chris Wooten, Representative James E. Teeple, Representative W. Scott Montgomery IV, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, and Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith.
- What is the current status of H 4292?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 03, 2025. Enacted.
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