South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly
South Carolina S371: Mobile Driver's License
Status: In committee, April 30, 2026
What the bill says
To amend the south carolina code of laws by adding section 56-1-560 so as to provide the department of motor vehicles may issue mobile drivers' licenses and mobile special identification cards; and by amending section 56-1-190, relating to requiring drivers' licenses to be carried and exhibited on demand, so as to provide for the carrying and exhibiting of mobile drivers' licenses. amend title to conform b e it enacted by the general assembly of the state of south carolina: s ection 1. c hapter 1, title 56 of the s.c. code is amended by adding: s ection 56-1-560. ( a) the department of.
From the engrossed text, April 30, 2026:
A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-560 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSuE MOBILE DRIVERS' LICENSES AND MOBILE SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-190, RELATING TO REQUIRING DRIVERS' LICENSES TO BE CARRIED AND EXHIBITED ON DEMAND, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CARRYING AND EXHIBITING OF MOBILE DRIVERS' LICENSES. Amend Title To Conform B e it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: S ECTION 1. C hapter 1, Title 56 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding: S ection 56-1-560. ( A) The Department of Motor Vehicles may issue a digital driver's license, beginner's permit, or identification card of any type or class to individuals who meet the requirements of this title, provided the digital credential conforms with the most recent standards of the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators and the International Organization for Standardization, the applicability of which is determined by the department. ( B) A digital credential issued by the department is a valid and lawful credential equivalent to a printed credential for all purposes authorized by law. However, acceptance of a digital credential is at the discretion of the person, business, or governmental entity to whom the credential is presented, and nothing in this section or …
Sponsors
- Darrell Jackson (D, 21) · primary sponsor