S222 is a bill in the South Carolina Legislature (126th General Assembly): Utility terrain vehicle.

What is the status of S222?

Signed into law as of June 5, 2026. Latest action: Act No. 164 (June 5, 2026).

Russell Ott (D, 26), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for S222?

On the South Carolina Legislature website: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/222.htm

South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly

South Carolina S222: Utility terrain vehicle

Q: What does S222 do?

In its own words: 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; by amending section 56-1-10, relating to definitions, so as to revise the definition of the term "off-road use only"; and 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 utility terrain vehicles. amend title to conform b e it enacted by the general assembly of the s.

Status: Signed into law, June 5, 2026

What the bill says

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; by amending section 56-1-10, relating to definitions, so as to revise the definition of the term "off-road use only"; and 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 utility terrain vehicles. amend title to conform b e it enacted by the general assembly of the s.

From the amended text, May 12, 2026:

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; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "OFF-ROAD USE ONLY"; and 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 UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLES. Amend Title To Conform B e it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: S ECTION 1. C hapter 2, Title 56 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding: A rticle 5 U tility Terrain Vehicles S ection 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 …

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South Carolina S222: Utility terrain vehicle

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