S 997 — Motor Vehicle Consignment Sales
Last action — Referred to Committee on Transportation
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
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Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-19-210, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE REQUIRED TO SELL OR MORTGAGE A VEHICLE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A SOUTH CARONIA MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER TO SELL A MOTOR VEHICLE THROUGH CONSIGNMENT.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
23 added · 4 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill S 997 allows South Carolina motor vehicle dealers to sell vehicles through consignment. Previously, a certificate of title was required for any vehicle sale in the state, but this change creates a new avenue for dealers to facilitate sales without the need for a title in hand. This matters because it can enhance the flexibility for buyers and sellers, potentially making it easier for dealerships to manage inventory and improve sales opportunities.
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10, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 997Indicates 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 AMENDING SECTION 56-19-210, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE REQUIRED TO SELL OR MORTGAGE A VEHICLE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A SOUTH CARONIA MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER TO SELL A MOTOR VEHICLE THROUGH CONSIGNMENT.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 56-19-210 of the S.C.
Code is amended to read:
Section 56-19-210.
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale or mortgage in this State any vehicle of a type required to be registered and licensed in this State, or any mobile home, unless a certificate of title has been issued therefor and is currently valid; but this provision shall not apply to South Carolina dealers in the sale or offering for sale of new vehicles or mobile homes for which there is a manufacturer's certificate of origin made out to the person offering such vehicle or mobile homes for sale, or motor vehicles offered for sale through consignment by a South Carolina motor vehicle dealer.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Thomas C. Alexander · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 997 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-19-210, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE REQUIRED TO SELL OR MORTGAGE A VEHICLE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A SOUTH CARONIA MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER TO SELL A MOTOR VEHICLE THROUGH CONSIGNMENT.
- Who sponsors S 997?
- S 997 is sponsored by Senator Thomas C. Alexander.
- What is the current status of S 997?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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