South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted

S 222 — Utility terrain vehicle

Last action — Effective date 11/18/26

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 18, 2026.

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Advancing 56% · moderate confidence

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  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    5 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill defines and regulates utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) for use on South Carolina highways.

This act establishes definitions and regulations for utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) in South Carolina. It allows for their registration and operation on highways and streets, and includes provisions for farmers and certain golf cart operations.

What this means for you
  • Farmers: Farmers can operate certain utility terrain vehicles without restrictions, aiding in their farm operations.

Summary

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 56 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE (UTV)" AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND OPERATION OF UTV'S ON THE HIGHWAYS AND STREETS OF THE STATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "OFF-ROAD USE ONLY"; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-77-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE" TO INCLUDE CERTAIN UTV'S; BY ADDING SECTION 56-2-5140 SO AS TO PROVIDE FARMERS HOLDING SCATE CARDS AND DRIVER'S LICENSES MAY OPERATE CERTAIN UTV'S WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-630, RELATING TO PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO CLASSIFY UTV'S AS PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-2-90, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN MINOR PASSENGERS FROM WEARING SAFETY BELTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS DURING CERTAIN ATHLETIC EVENTS. - RATIFIED TITLE

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill S 222 introduces a new section that defines "Utility Terrain Vehicle" (UTV) and establishes rules for their registration and operation on South Carolina's roads and streets. Key changes include setting age requirements for UTV operators and allowing registered UTVs to be driven on certain roads with a speed limit of 55 mph. These updates are important because they clarify the legal status of UTVs, making it easier for owners to understand how they can use these vehicles safely on public roads.

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Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-2-140 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE" AND PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND OPERATION OF THEM ON THE HIGHWAYS AND STREETS OF THE STATE;
222   Introduced by Senator Ott   S.
Printed 3/4/26--S.
Read the first time January 15, 2025   ________   The committee on Senate Transportation To whom was referred a Bill (S.
222) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 56-2-140 so as to define the term "Utility Terrain Vehicle" and provide for the registration and operation, 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, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
SECTION 1.  Chapter 2, Title 56 of the S.C.
Code is amended by adding:
  Article 5   Utility Terrain Vehicles       Section 56-2-5000.
For the purposes of this article:
    (1) "Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV)" means a side-by-side, four-wheel drive, off-road vehicle intended to transport individuals, cargo, or both with a top speed over thirty-five miles per hour;
a motor vehicle of at least four hundred and fifty cubic centimeters;
eighty inches or less in overall width;
designed to travel on four or more wheels, two or four tracks, or combinations of four or more tracks and wheels;
using a steering wheel for steering control;
with a nonstraddle seat;
and with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of no more than four thousand pounds.
Utility Terrain Vehicle does not include golf carts or vehicles specially designed to carry a disabled person.
    (2) "Farm Utility Terrain Vehicle (Farm UTV)" means a UTV as defined in Section 56-2-5000(1) that is:
       (a) used exclusively by the registered owner for agricultural, horticultural, dairying, livestock, or poultry operations;
and        (b) equipped with a reflective, fluorescent, red-orange triangular emblem in compliance with ASAE standard S276.8.
A Farm UTV does not include a golf cart or a vehicle specially designed to carry a disabled person.
      Section 56-2-5010.
A person operating a UTV or Farm UTV on a public highway must be at least seventeen years of age, hold a valid driver's license that permits the operation of a motor vehicle at any time, and have in his possession:
    (1) the license plate and registration certificate;
    (2) proof of liability insurance in conformance with Section 38-77-140;
and     (3) his driver's license.
      Section 56-2-5020.
(A) A person who holds a beginner's permit pursuant to Section 56-1-50 or solely a moped operator's license pursuant to Section 56-1-1720 may not operate a UTV or Farm UTV on a public highway, even if a licensed driver accompanies the beginner's permit holder in the UTV pursuant to Section 56-1-50(B)(1).
    (B) A person who holds a temporary alcohol license, route restricted driver's license, provisional driver's license, or solely a motorcycle license may not operate a UTV or Farm UTV on a public highway.
      Section 56-2-5030.
A child under eight years old is not permitted to be a passenger in a UTV or Farm UTV that is being operated on a public highway.
      Section 56-2-5040.
A person under the age of twenty-one operating or riding as a passenger in a UTV or Farm UTV being operated on a public highway must wear the protective gear described in Sections 56-5-3660 and 56-5-3670.
      Section 56-2-5050.
A person operating or riding as a passenger in a UTV or Farm UTV being operated on a public highway must wear a fastened safety belt that complies with the provisions of Section 56-2-5060.
An operator or passenger who violates this subsection must be fined pursuant to Section 56-5-6540.
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      Section 56-2-5060.
A registered UTV and a registered Farm UTV must be equipped with:
    (1) a Type 2 seat belt assembly conforming to 49 C.F.R.
571.209 installed at each designated seating position;
and     (2) operable headlights, brake lights, taillights, and turn signals.
      Section 56-2-5070.
(A) UTVs and Farm UTVs are exempt from the provisions of Sections 56-3-627.
    (B) A registered UTV and registered Farm UTV are subject to road-use fees for vehicles powered by electric, hydrogen, and fuels other than motor fuel pursuant to Section 56-3-645.
    (C) UTVs and Farm UTVs are subject to sales tax pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 36.
    (D) The owner of a UTV or Farm UTV is exempt from the payment of property taxes in the county in which the UTV or Farm UTV is registered.
      Section 56-2-5080.
(A) A person may not operate a UTV or Farm UTV on any interstate highway.
    (B) The Department of Transportation may prohibit the operation of UTVs and Farm UTVs on any highway if it determines that the prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.
      Section 56-2-5090.
(A) The Department of Motor Vehicles shall not register or renew the registration of a UTV or a Farm UTV unless a certificate of title has been issued by the department to the owner or an application has been delivered by the owner to the department.
The fee for a certificate of title is contained in Section 56-19-420.
The department may require a bill of sale, invoice, or other sales document to properly title a UTV or a Farm UTV under this section.
Certificates of titles issued under this section must carry the brand "off-road use only" to designate that the UTV's Manufacturer Certificate of Origin or equivalent document of origin stipulates that a UTV is not manufactured for use on a public highway.
    (B) To operate a UTV or a Farm UTV on a public highway, a person must:
       (1) present proof of ownership, proof of liability insurance, and pay a ten-dollar biennial fee;
       (2) register his UTV or Farm UTV in the same fashion as a passenger vehicle pursuant to this title, unless otherwise provided in this article;
and        (3) obtain a license plate that must be affixed to the rear of the UTV or Farm UTV in an unobscured manner.
    (C) The owner of a UTV or Farm UTV is responsible for renewing his registration, which is only required for use of the UTV or Farm UTV on a public highway, biennially directly with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
    (D) The Department may issue special "Farm UTV" license plates to bona fide farmers, subject to the provisions of Section 56-2-5020.
       (1) Two dollars of each biennial fee must be placed by the Comptroller General in a special restricted account to be used solely by the department for the costs associated with the production and issuance of new license plates pursuant to Section 56-3-1230.
       (2) Four dollars of the biennial registration fee must be placed in the State Highway Fund as established by Section 57-11-20 to be distributed by the Comptroller General.
       (3) Four dollars of the biennial registration fee must be placed in the account of the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank.
      Section 56-2-5100.
(A) A municipality or a county within its unincorporated portions may, by ordinance:
       (1) stipulate the hours, methods, and locations of UTV operations, provided that UTVs may only be operated on a highway where the speed limit is thirty-five miles per hour or less;
       (2) permit the operation of UTVs at night, provided that UTVs may only be operated on a highway where the speed limit is thirty-five miles per hour or less;
       (3) stipulate the hours, methods, and locations of Farm UTV operations, provided that Farm UTVs may only be operated on a highway where the speed limit is fifty-five miles per hour or less;
and        (4) permit the operation of Farm UTVs at night, provided that Farm UTVs may only be operated on a highway where the speed limit is fifty-five miles per hour or less.
    (B) A municipality or a county within its unincorporated portions may not impose any tax or fee for the operation of a UTV or Farm UTV on a public highway.
    (C) A municipality or a county within its unincorporated portions may not require proof of property ownership or proof of long-term rental agreement as a requirement in which to receive a decal to operate a UTV or Farm UTV within its limits.
      Section 56-2-5110.
In the absence of an ordinance enacted pursuant to Section 56-2-5100, a registered UTV may:
    (1) be operated only during daylight hours;
    (2) be operated only on a secondary highway where the speed limit is thirty-five miles per hour or less;
    (3) be operated only within four miles of the address on the registration, or only within four miles of a point of ingress and egress of a gated community if the address is within a gated community;
and     (4) cross a highway at an intersection where the speed limit is more than thirty-five miles per hour.
      Section 56-2-5120.
In the absence of an ordinance enacted pursuant to Section 56-2-5100, a registered Farm UTV may:
    (1) be operated only during daylight hours;
    (2) be operated only on a secondary highway where the speed limit is fifty-five miles per hour or less;
    (3) be operated only within four miles of the address on the registration, or only within four miles of a point of ingress and egress of a gated community if the address is within a gated community;
and     (4) cross a highway at an intersection where the speed limit is more than fifty-five miles per hour.
      Section 56-2-5130.
(A) A UTV dealer or employee of a UTV dealership shall not be held liable for damages for personal injury, death, or property damage resulting from UTV use on public roads if that UTV is not designed to be operated on public roads.
    (B) A company that manufactures UTVs not intended for public road use shall not be held liable for damages for personal injury, death, or property damage resulting from UTV use on public roads unless it is determined that a defect existed at the time the product left the company's possession or control that caused the damages.
  SECTION 2.  Section 56-1-10(37) of the S.C.
Code is amended to read:
      (37) "Off Road Use Only" means a brand added to a vehicle's title by the department to designate a vehicle's Manufacturer Certificate of Origin or equivalent document of origin designating a vehicle is not manufactured for use on public roads.  The department shall not register and license the vehicle pursuant to Section 56-3-350, unless otherwise specified in Article 5, Chapter 2, Title 56.  Vehicles brought into this State from a foreign jurisdiction without a title that clearly says "Off Road Use Only", or its equivalent, which do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards may be subject to this brand at the department's discretion.
  SECTION 3.  Section 38-77-30(5.5)(a) of the S.C.
Code is amended to read:
      (5.5)(a) "Individual private passenger automobile" means the following types of motor vehicles owned by or leased under a long-term contract by an individual or individuals:
           (i) motor vehicles of the private passenger type or station wagon type;
           (ii) panel trucks, delivery sedans, vehicles with a pickup body, vans, or similar motor vehicles designed for use on streets and highways and so licensed;
           (iii) motor homes, so long as the motor vehicles described in (ii) and (iii) are not used in the occupation, profession, or business of the insured other than farming and ranching;  and            (iv) motorcycles.;
and            (v) utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) and Farm utility terrain vehicles (Farm UTVs), as defined in Section 56-2-5000, but only if registered for road use pursuant to Article 5, Chapter 2, Title 56.
  SECTION 4.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
LAWRENCE GROOMS for Committee.
  _______                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-2-140 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE" AND PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND OPERATION OF THEM ON THE HIGHWAYS AND STREETS OF THE STATE;
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This bill amends various sections of South Carolina law to define utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), establish their registration and operation on public roads, and revise definitions related to private passenger automobiles.

  • Section 56-2-5000

    For the purposes of this article, a 'Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV)' means a side-by-side, four-wheel drive, off-road vehicle intended to transport individuals, cargo, or both with a top speed over fifty-five miles per hour; a motor vehicle of at least four hundred and fifty cubic centimeters; eighty inches or less in overall width; designed to travel on four or more wheels, two or four tracks, or combinations of four or more tracks and wheels; using a steering wheel for steering control; with a nonstraddle seat; and with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of no more than four thousand pounds.

    This establishes a formal definition for utility terrain vehicles (UTVs).

  • Section 56-1-10

    individual private passenger automobile' means the following types of motor vehicles owned by or leased under a long-term contract by an individual or individuals: motor vehicles of the private passenger type or station wagon type; panel trucks, delivery sedans, vehicles with a pickup body, vans, or similar motor vehicles designed for use on streets and highways and so licensed; motor homes, so long as the motor vehicles described in (ii) and (iii) are not used in the occupation, profession, or business of the insured other than farming and ranching; and motorcycles. → individual private passenger automobile' means the following types of motor vehicles owned by or leased under a long-term contract by an individual or individuals: motor vehicles of the private passenger type or station wagon type; panel trucks, delivery sedans, vehicles with a pickup body, vans, or similar motor vehicles designed for use on streets and highways and so licensed; motor homes, so long as the motor vehicles described in (ii) and (iii) are not used in the occupation, profession, or business of the insured other than farming and ranching; and motorcycles.; and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), as defined in Section 56-2-5000, but only if registered for road use pursuant to Article 5, Chapter 2, Title 56.

    This adds UTVs to the definition of individual private passenger automobiles, provided they are registered for road use.

  • Section 38-77-30(5.5)(a)

    utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), as defined in Section 56-2-5000, but only if registered for road use pursuant to Article 5, Chapter 2, Title 56.

    This expands the definition of 'individual private passenger automobile' to include UTVs under certain conditions.

  • Section 56-2-5140

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a farmer with a valid SCATE card from the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and a valid driver's license may operate a UTV or other similarly motorized vehicle with a top speed less than fifty-five miles per an hour without restriction, if it is being operated within ten miles of the operator's agricultural operation.

    This allows farmers to operate UTVs without restrictions under certain conditions.

  • Section 56-3-630

    The Department of Motor Vehicles shall classify as a private passenger motor vehicle every motor vehicle which is designed, used, and maintained for the transportation of ten or fewer persons, trucks having an empty weight of nine thousand pounds or less and a gross weight of eleven thousand pounds or less, except a motorcycle, motorcycle three-wheel vehicle, or moped. → The Department of Motor Vehicles shall classify as a private passenger motor vehicle every motor vehicle which is designed, used, and maintained for the transportation of ten or fewer persons, UTVs and trucks having an empty weight of nine thousand pounds or less and a gross weight of eleven thousand pounds or less, except a motorcycle, motorcycle three-wheel vehicle, or moped.

    This explicitly includes UTVs in the classification of private passenger motor vehicles.

Action History

  1. Effective date 11/18/26

  2. Act No. 164

  3. Signed By Governor

  4. Ratified R 133

  5. Roll call Ayes-26 Nays-18

  6. Concurred in House amendment and enrolled

  7. Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments

  8. Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-3

  9. Read second time

  10. Amended

  11. Scrivener's error corrected

  12. Debate adjourned

  13. Recalled from Committee on Education and Public Works

  14. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

  15. Introduced and read first time

  16. Roll call Ayes-30 Nays-14

  17. Read third time and sent to House

  18. Amended

  19. Amended

  20. Read second time

  21. Amended

  22. Committee Amendment Adopted

  23. Committee report: Favorable with amendment Transportation

  24. Referred to Committee on Transportation

  25. Introduced and read first time

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to adopt

Failed 19 Yea · 24 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 192402
Total 192402
% of votes cast 42%53%0%4%
How each member voted (45)
Member Party Vote
Senator Luke A. Rankin — Yea
Devine, Tameika Isaac — Yea
Matthews, Margie Bright — Yea
Senator A. Shane Massey — Nay
Senator Allen Blackmon — Nay
Senator Billy Garrett — Yea
Senator Brad Hutto — Yea
Senator Brian Adams — Yea
Senator Carlisle Kennedy — Not Voting
Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III — Nay
Senator Darrell Jackson — Not Voting
Senator Deon T. Tedder — Nay
Senator Ed Sutton — Yea
Senator Everett Stubbs — Nay
Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III — Yea
Senator Greg Hembree — Yea
Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. — Nay
Senator JD Chaplin — Nay
Senator Jason Elliott — Yea
Senator Jeff Zell — Nay
Senator Jeffrey R. Graham — Yea
Senator Josh Kimbrell — Nay
Senator Karl B. Allen — Yea
Senator Kent M. Williams — Nay
Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms — Yea
Senator Lee Bright — Nay
Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber — Nay
Senator Michael Johnson — Nay
Senator Michael W. Gambrell — Yea
Senator Mike Reichenbach — Nay
Senator Overture Walker — Nay
Senator Rex F. Rice — Nay
Senator Richard J. Cash — Yea
Senator Ronnie A. Sabb — Nay
Senator Ronnie W. Cromer — Yea
Senator Ross Turner — Nay
Senator Sean M. Bennett — Nay
Senator Shane R. Martin — Nay
Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch — Yea
Senator Thomas C. Alexander — Yea
Senator Thomas D. "Tom" Corbin — Nay
Senator Tom Davis — Yea
Senator Tom Fernandez — Nay
Senator Tom Young, Jr. — Nay
Senator Wes Climer — Nay

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to adopt amendment

Passed 29 Yea · 14 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 291402
Total 291402
% of votes cast 64%31%0%4%
How each member voted (45)
Member Party Vote
Senator Luke A. Rankin — Yea
Devine, Tameika Isaac — Yea
Matthews, Margie Bright — Yea
Senator A. Shane Massey — Nay
Senator Allen Blackmon — Yea
Senator Billy Garrett — Yea
Senator Brad Hutto — Yea
Senator Brian Adams — Yea
Senator Carlisle Kennedy — Not Voting
Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III — Yea
Senator Darrell Jackson — Not Voting
Senator Deon T. Tedder — Nay
Senator Ed Sutton — Yea
Senator Everett Stubbs — Yea
Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III — Yea
Senator Greg Hembree — Yea
Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. — Nay
Senator JD Chaplin — Yea
Senator Jason Elliott — Yea
Senator Jeff Zell — Yea
Senator Jeffrey R. Graham — Yea
Senator Josh Kimbrell — Nay
Senator Karl B. Allen — Yea
Senator Kent M. Williams — Yea
Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms — Yea
Senator Lee Bright — Nay
Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber — Nay
Senator Michael Johnson — Nay
Senator Michael W. Gambrell — Yea
Senator Mike Reichenbach — Nay
Senator Overture Walker — Yea
Senator Rex F. Rice — Nay
Senator Richard J. Cash — Yea
Senator Ronnie A. Sabb — Yea
Senator Ronnie W. Cromer — Yea
Senator Ross Turner — Yea
Senator Sean M. Bennett — Yea
Senator Shane R. Martin — Nay
Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch — Yea
Senator Thomas C. Alexander — Nay
Senator Thomas D. "Tom" Corbin — Nay
Senator Tom Davis — Yea
Senator Tom Fernandez — Nay
Senator Tom Young, Jr. — Yea
Senator Wes Climer — Nay

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to concur

Passed 26 Yea · 18 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 261802
Total 261802
% of votes cast 57%39%0%4%
How each member voted (46)
Member Party Vote
Senator Luke A. Rankin — Nay
Devine, Tameika Isaac — Yea
Matthews, Margie Bright — Yea
Senator A. Shane Massey — Nay
Senator Allen Blackmon — Yea
Senator Billy Garrett — Yea
Senator Brad Hutto — Nay
Senator Brian Adams — Yea
Senator Carlisle Kennedy — Not Voting
Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III — Nay
Senator Darrell Jackson — Not Voting
Senator Deon T. Tedder — Yea
Senator Ed Sutton — Yea
Senator Everett Stubbs — Yea
Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III — Yea
Senator Greg Hembree — Nay
Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. — Nay
Senator JD Chaplin — Yea
Senator Jason Elliott — Yea
Senator Jeff Zell — Yea
Senator Jeffrey R. Graham — Yea
Senator Josh Kimbrell — Yea
Senator Karl B. Allen — Yea
Senator Kent M. Williams — Yea
Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms — Nay
Senator Lee Bright — Nay
Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber — Yea
Senator Michael Johnson — Nay
Senator Michael W. Gambrell — Yea
Senator Mike Reichenbach — Nay
Senator Overture Walker — Yea
Senator Rex F. Rice — Nay
Senator Richard J. Cash — Nay
Senator Ronnie A. Sabb — Yea
Senator Ronnie W. Cromer — Nay
Senator Ross Turner — Yea
Senator Russell L. Ott — Yea
Senator Sean M. Bennett — Nay
Senator Shane R. Martin — Nay
Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch — Yea
Senator Thomas C. Alexander — Yea
Senator Thomas D. "Tom" Corbin — Yea
Senator Tom Davis — Nay
Senator Tom Fernandez — Nay
Senator Tom Young, Jr. — Yea
Senator Wes Climer — Nay

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Passage of Bill

Passed 109 Yea · 3 Nay · 12 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1043012
Republican 2000
Democrat 2000
Total 1083012
% of votes cast 88%2%0%10%
How each member voted (123)
Member Party Vote
Brittain, T. Case, Jr. — Yea
Representative Luke S. Rankin — Yea
Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D. — Yea
Johnson, Jeffrey E. — Yea
Johnson, Jermaine L., Sr. — Not Voting
Representative Adam L. Duncan — Not Voting
Representative Annie E. McDaniel — Not Voting
Representative April Cromer — Yea
Representative Beth E. Bernstein — Not Voting
Representative Bill Taylor — Yea
Representative Brandon Guffey — Yea
Representative Brandon L. Cox — Yea
Representative Brandon Newton — Yea
Representative Bruce W. Bannister — Yea
Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr. — Yea
Representative Carl L. Anderson — Yea
Representative Chandra E. Dillard — Yea
Representative Charles V. Hartz — Yea
Representative Chris Wooten — Yea
Representative Christopher R. "Chris" Hart — Yea
Representative Cody T. Mitchell — Yea
Representative Courtney S. Waters — Yea
Representative Craig A. Gagnon — Yea
Representative Daniel Gibson — Yea
Representative David Martin — Yea
Representative David R. Hiott — Yea
Representative David Vaughan — Yea
Representative Dennis C. Moss — Yea
Representative Dianne Mitchell — Yea
Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman — Yea
Representative Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr. — Yea
Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore — Yea
Representative Fawn M. Pedalino — Not Voting
Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr. — Yea
Representative Gil Gatch — Yea
Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter — Yea
Representative Greg Ford — Yea
Representative Hamilton R. Grant — Yea
Representative Harriet A. Holman — Yea
Representative Heath Sessions — Yea
Representative Heather Ammons Crawford — Not Voting
Representative Heather Bauer — Yea
Representative J. David Weeks — Not Voting
Representative J. Todd Rutherford — Yea
Representative JA Moore — Not Voting
Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes — Yea
Representative Jackie R. Terribile — Yea
Representative James E. Teeple — Yea
Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns — Yea
Representative Jeff Bradley — Nay
Representative Jerry N. Govan, Jr. — Yea
Representative John Gregory "Jay" Kilmartin — Yea
Representative John R. McCravy III — Yea
Representative John Richard C. King — Yea
Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr. — Yea
Representative Jordan S. Pace — Yea
Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos — Yea
Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White — Yea
Representative Josiah Magnuson — Yea
Representative Justin T. Bamberg — Yea
Representative Kambrell H. Garvin — Yea
Representative Kathy Landing — Yea
Representative Keishan M. Scott — Yea
Representative Kevin Hardee — Yea
Representative Lee Hewitt — Yea
Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam — Not Voting
Representative Leon Howard — Not Voting
Representative Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis — Yea
Representative Lonnie Hosey — Yea
Representative Lucas Atkinson — Yea
Representative M. Brian Lawson — Yea
Representative Mark N. Willis — Yea
Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus — Yea
Representative Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IV — Yea
Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr. — Yea
Representative Mike M. Neese — Yea
Representative Nathan Ballentine — Yea
Representative Neal A. Collins — Yea
Representative Patrick B. Haddon — Yea
Representative Paul B. Wickensimer — Yea
Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon — Not Voting
Representative Phillip Bowers — Yea
Representative Phillip D. Lowe — Yea
Representative Richard Blake Sanders — Yea
Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow — Yea
Representative Robby Robbins — Yea
Representative Robert J. "Rob" Harris — Nay
Representative Robert Q. Williams — Yea
Representative Robert T. Reese — Yea
Representative Roger K. Kirby — Yea
Representative Sarita L. Edgerton — Yea
Representative Seth Rose — Yea
Representative Shannon S. Erickson — Nay
Representative Steven Wayne Long — Yea
Representative Sylleste H. Davis — Yea
Representative T. Alan Morgan, Jr. — Not Voting
Representative Terry Alexander — Yea
Representative Thomas Beach — Yea
Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr. — Yea
Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope — Yea
Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr. — Yea
Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath — Yea
Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon — Yea
Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis — Yea
Representative Travis A. Moore — Yea
Representative W. Scott Montgomery IV — Yea
Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr. — Yea
Representative Wendell G. Gilliard — Yea
Representative Wendell K. Jones — Yea
Representative William "Bill" Clyburn — Yea
Representative William "Bill" Hager — Yea
Representative William C. "Chris" Huff — Yea
Representative William H. Bailey — Yea
Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley — Yea
Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon — Yea
Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire — Yea
Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton — Yea
Smith, G. Murrell, Jr. — Yea
Smith, Marvin — Yea
Jason Luck Democrat Yea
Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder Democrat Yea
Carla M. Schuessler Republican Yea
Stephen D. Frank Republican Yea

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3rd Reading

Passed 30 Yea · 14 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 301402
Total 301402
% of votes cast 65%30%0%4%
How each member voted (46)
Member Party Vote
Senator Luke A. Rankin — Nay
Devine, Tameika Isaac — Yea
Matthews, Margie Bright — Yea
Senator A. Shane Massey — Nay
Senator Allen Blackmon — Yea
Senator Billy Garrett — Yea
Senator Brad Hutto — Yea
Senator Brian Adams — Yea
Senator Carlisle Kennedy — Nay
Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III — Nay
Senator Darrell Jackson — Yea
Senator Deon T. Tedder — Yea
Senator Ed Sutton — Yea
Senator Everett Stubbs — Yea
Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III — Yea
Senator Greg Hembree — Not Voting
Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. — Nay
Senator JD Chaplin — Yea
Senator Jason Elliott — Yea
Senator Jeff Zell — Yea
Senator Jeffrey R. Graham — Yea
Senator Josh Kimbrell — Yea
Senator Karl B. Allen — Yea
Senator Kent M. Williams — Yea
Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms — Yea
Senator Lee Bright — Nay
Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber — Nay
Senator Michael Johnson — Nay
Senator Michael W. Gambrell — Not Voting
Senator Mike Reichenbach — Nay
Senator Overture Walker — Yea
Senator Rex F. Rice — Nay
Senator Richard J. Cash — Nay
Senator Ronnie A. Sabb — Yea
Senator Ronnie W. Cromer — Yea
Senator Ross Turner — Yea
Senator Russell L. Ott — Yea
Senator Sean M. Bennett — Nay
Senator Shane R. Martin — Yea
Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch — Yea
Senator Thomas C. Alexander — Yea
Senator Thomas D. "Tom" Corbin — Yea
Senator Tom Davis — Yea
Senator Tom Fernandez — Nay
Senator Tom Young, Jr. — Yea
Senator Wes Climer — Nay

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to adopt amendment 1B

Passed 22 Yea · 14 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 221409
Total 221409
% of votes cast 49%31%0%20%
How each member voted (45)
Member Party Vote
Devine, Tameika Isaac — Yea
Matthews, Margie Bright — Not Voting
Senator A. Shane Massey — Nay
Senator Allen Blackmon — Yea
Senator Billy Garrett — Nay
Senator Brad Hutto — Yea
Senator Brian Adams — Yea
Senator Carlisle Kennedy — Not Voting
Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III — Yea
Senator Darrell Jackson — Not Voting
Senator Deon T. Tedder — Yea
Senator Ed Sutton — Yea
Senator Everett Stubbs — Yea
Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III — Yea
Senator Greg Hembree — Nay
Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr. — Nay
Senator JD Chaplin — Yea
Senator Jason Elliott — Yea
Senator Jeff Zell — Yea
Senator Jeffrey R. Graham — Yea
Senator Josh Kimbrell — Not Voting
Senator Karl B. Allen — Yea
Senator Kent M. Williams — Yea
Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms — Not Voting
Senator Lee Bright — Nay
Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber — Nay
Senator Michael Johnson — Nay
Senator Michael W. Gambrell — Yea
Senator Mike Reichenbach — Not Voting
Senator Overture Walker — Yea
Senator Rex F. Rice — Yea
Senator Richard J. Cash — Nay
Senator Ronnie A. Sabb — Yea
Senator Ronnie W. Cromer — Not Voting
Senator Ross Turner — Nay
Senator Russell L. Ott — Yea
Senator Sean M. Bennett — Nay
Senator Shane R. Martin — Not Voting
Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch — Not Voting
Senator Thomas C. Alexander — Nay
Senator Thomas D. "Tom" Corbin — Nay
Senator Tom Davis — Yea
Senator Tom Fernandez — Nay
Senator Tom Young, Jr. — Nay
Senator Wes Climer — Yea

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Subjects

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What does S 222 do?
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 56 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE (UTV)" AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND OPERATION OF UTV'S ON THE HIGHWAYS AND STREETS OF THE STATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "OFF-ROAD USE ONLY"; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-77-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE" TO INCLUDE CERTAIN UTV'S; BY ADDING SECTION 56-2-5140 SO AS TO PROVIDE FARMERS HOLDING SCATE CARDS AND DRIVER'S LICENSES MAY OPERATE CERTAIN UTV'S WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-630, RELATING TO PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO CLASSIFY UTV'S AS PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-2-90, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN MINOR PASSENGERS FROM WEARING SAFETY BELTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS DURING CERTAIN ATHLETIC EVENTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Who sponsors S 222?
S 222 is sponsored by Senator Russell L. Ott and Senator Everett Stubbs.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2025. Enacted.
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