The bill H. 3136 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws regarding the suspension of driver's licenses in relation to appeals of convictions. It introduces a new section, 56-1-557, which stipulates that a driver's license suspension must be stayed while a person appeals a conviction that necessitates such a suspension or when a petition for rehearing has been filed. This provision ensures that individuals do not lose their driving privileges during the appeal process.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 56-1-365 to clarify that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) cannot suspend a person's driver's license if it does not receive notice of a conviction requiring suspension within thirty days of that conviction. This change aims to protect individuals from unexpected license suspensions due to administrative delays in communication between the courts and the DMV. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 56-1-557, 56-1-365
Latest Version: 56-1-557, 56-1-365