The bill H. 3145 aims to amend Section 56-5-6560 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the collection of motor vehicle stop data. The proposed changes expand the scope of data collection to include all motor vehicle stops conducted by law enforcement officers, regardless of whether a citation is issued or an arrest is made. Officers are required to complete a data collection form that includes the age, gender, and race or ethnicity of the driver, with the information being gathered and transmitted electronically under the supervision of the Department of Public Safety. The department is also tasked with developing and maintaining a database for this information and establishing rules for its collection and submission.

Additionally, the bill revises the requirement for legislative review of this section, mandating that the Senate Transportation Committee and the House of Representatives Education and Public Works Committee review the provisions biennially starting in 2025. The committees are expected to conduct hearings, consider the collected data, and provide recommendations for any necessary changes to the law. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 56-5-6560
Latest Version: 56-5-6560