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 for transporting cargo, equipped with automated driving technology, and sets specific size and weight limits. The bill outlines the responsibilities of operators, who must be at least sixteen years old, and specifies that these devices can operate in pedestrian areas and on highways under certain conditions, such as speed limits and yielding to pedestrians. Additionally, the bill mandates that personal delivery devices must be equipped with safety features, including a braking system and visible lights for nighttime operation.

Local governments are granted the authority to regulate the operation of personal delivery devices through ordinances, although they cannot prohibit their use. Furthermore, businesses operating these devices are required to maintain a minimum general liability insurance coverage of $500,000 per claim. The provisions of this act will be repealed three years after their enactment, and the act will take effect upon the Governor's approval.