South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

S 652 — Child Support Arrearages

Last action — Scrivener's error corrected

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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 is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY REPEALING ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 17, TITLE 63 RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE REVOCATION FOR CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES; BY REPEALING SECTION 56-1-171 RELATING TO SUSPENSION FOR FAILURE TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT AND ROUTE-RESTRICTED LICENSE; AND TO ALLOW A PERSON WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE HAS BEEN REVOKED OR WHO IS OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER A ROUTE-RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE TO APPLY FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill S 652 allows individuals who hold a route-restricted driver's license to apply for a regular driver's license, provided they meet all other requirements. The change clarifies the language regarding who is eligible to apply, but overall, the content remains the same from the previous version. This amendment is important because it streamlines the process for those on route-restricted licenses, helping them transition to full driving privileges more easily.

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07, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 652Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
06, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 652Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
AND TO ALLOW A PERSON WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE HAS BEEN REVOKED OR WHO IS OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER A ROUTE-RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE TO APPLY FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
AND TO ALLOW A PERSON WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE HAS BEEN REVOKED OR WHO IS OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER A ROUTE RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE TO APPLY FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
  SECTION 3.  Any person whose driver's license was revoked pursuant to Article 7, Chapter 17, Title 63 or who is operating a vehicle with a route-restricted driver's license issued pursuant to Section 56-1-171 as of the effective date of this act may apply for a driver's license.
  SECTION 3.  Any person whose driver's license was revoked pursuant to Article 7, Chapter 17, Title 63 or who is operating a vehicle with a route restricted driver's license issued pursuant to Section 56-1-171 as of the effective date of this act may apply for a driver's license.
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Action History

  1. Scrivener's error corrected

  2. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  3. Introduced and read first time

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Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 652 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY REPEALING ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 17, TITLE 63 RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE REVOCATION FOR CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES; BY REPEALING SECTION 56-1-171 RELATING TO SUSPENSION FOR FAILURE TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT AND ROUTE-RESTRICTED LICENSE; AND TO ALLOW A PERSON WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE HAS BEEN REVOKED OR WHO IS OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER A ROUTE-RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE TO APPLY FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
Who sponsors S 652?
S 652 is sponsored by Senator Margie Bright Matthews.
What is the current status of S 652?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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