The bill H. 3156 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 56-5-2956. This new section mandates that all evidence related to the suspension of a driver's license due to refusal to submit to alcohol testing, as well as any records indicating the issuance of temporary driver's licenses or the requirement to install ignition interlock devices, must be removed from an individual's driving record if that person is subsequently acquitted of driving with unlawful alcohol concentrations.

The intent of this legislation is to ensure that individuals who are found not guilty of specific alcohol-related driving offenses do not carry the stigma of a suspended license or related penalties on their driving records. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 56-5-2956
Latest Version: 56-5-2956