The bill H. 4281 aims to amend Section 56-19-480 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which governs the transfer, surrender, and issuance of certificates of title for vehicles classified as salvaged, abandoned, scrapped, or destroyed. The proposed amendment stipulates that owners of rebuilt, salvage, salvage flood, or salvage fire vehicles will not be issued a certificate of title unless their vehicles are equipped with specific safety features. These features include, but are not limited to, air bags, three-point restraint systems, and gas tank fuel-spill prevention devices, all of which must be installed and operational.

Additionally, the bill outlines that when a salvage vehicle is rebuilt, the owner must submit an application that includes details about the vehicle's identity, the source and cost of parts used, and the extent of repairs made. The application must also confirm that the vehicle is equipped with the required safety features. Any certificate of title issued for a previously salvaged vehicle must be annotated to indicate its status as "salvaged rebuilt" along with the reason for its salvage classification. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
04/02/2025: 56-19-480
Latest Version: 56-19-480