The bill H. 3129 aims to establish regulations for the operation of personal delivery devices in South Carolina by adding Article 5 to Chapter 2, Title 56 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. It defines a "personal delivery device" as an electrically powered device designed for transporting cargo, equipped with automated driving technology, and outlines specific weight, length, and width limitations. The bill also defines key terms such as "agent," "business entity," "operator," and "pedestrian area." It permits business entities to operate these devices in pedestrian areas and on highways under certain conditions, including speed limits and operational requirements, while ensuring that the devices yield to pedestrians and obey traffic regulations.

Additionally, the bill mandates that personal delivery devices be equipped with specific safety features, such as a braking system and visible lights for nighttime operation. Local governments are granted the authority to regulate the operation of these devices through ordinances, although they cannot prohibit their use. Furthermore, businesses operating these devices must maintain a minimum general liability insurance coverage of $500,000 per claim. The provisions of this act will be repealed three years after enactment, and it will take effect upon the Governor's approval.