S52 is a bill in the South Carolina Legislature (126th General Assembly): Driving under the influence.

What is the status of S52?

In committee as of June 25, 2026. Latest action: Debate adjourned (June 25, 2026).

Richard Cash (R, 3), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S52?

On the South Carolina Legislature website: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/52.htm

South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly

South Carolina S52: Driving under the influence

Q: What does S52 do?

In its own words: To amend the south carolina code of laws by amending section 56-5-2930, relating to operating motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, so as to amend the penalty provisions to permit sentences of both fines and incarceration and to require convicted persons to attend dui victim impact panels; by amending section 56-5-2933, relating to driving with unlawful alcohol concentrations, so as to permit sentences of both fines and incarceration and to require convicted persons to attend dui victim impact panels; by amending section 56-5-2941, relating to ignition interlock.

Status: In committee, June 25, 2026

What the bill says

To amend the south carolina code of laws by amending section 56-5-2930, relating to operating motor vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, so as to amend the penalty provisions to permit sentences of both fines and incarceration and to require convicted persons to attend dui victim impact panels; by amending section 56-5-2933, relating to driving with unlawful alcohol concentrations, so as to permit sentences of both fines and incarceration and to require convicted persons to attend dui victim impact panels; by amending section 56-5-2941, relating to ignition interlock.

From the engrossed text, May 8, 2026:

A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2930, RELATING TO OPERATING MOTOR VEHICLES WHILE UNDER the INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, SO as TO AMEND THE PENALTy PROVISIONS TO PERMIT SENTENCES OF BOTH FINES AND INCARCERATION AND TO REQUIRE CONVICTED PERSONS TO ATTEND DUI VICTIM IMPACT PANELS; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2933, RELATING TO DRIVING WITH UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATIONS, SO AS TO PERMIT SENTENCES OF BOTH FINES AND INCARCERATION AND TO REQUIRE CONVICTED PERSONS TO ATTEND DUI VICTIM IMPACT PANELS; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2941, RELATING TO IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT provides NOTHING IN THE SECTION REQUIRES INSTALLATION OF IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES PRIOR TO CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2945, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FELONY DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF FELONY DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE SECOND DEGREE, ESTABLISH PENALTIES, AND DEFINE THE TERM "MODERATE BODILY INJURY"; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2947, RELATING TO CHILD ENDANGERMENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF RECKLESS VEHICULAR HOMICIDE AND RECKLESS DRIVING AS VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO A CHARGE OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2950, RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT TO TESTING FOR ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, SO AS TO revise the circumstances, procedures to be followed, and test sites that can be used when persons are subjected to …

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South Carolina S52: Driving under the influence

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