The proposed bill, known as the "Sexual Offender Act," seeks to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 56-1-150. This section mandates that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) must include a sexual offender identifier on the driver's licenses or special identification cards of individuals adjudicated as sexually violent predators or those required to register as sex offenders. Specifically, individuals classified as sexually violent predators will have "Sexually Violent Predator" printed in red, while registered sex offenders will have "Sex Offender" printed in red on their identification. The bill also stipulates that individuals have thirty days from their adjudication or release to obtain the new identification and allows the DMV to charge a fee for this service.

Additionally, the bill outlines penalties for violations, classifying them as misdemeanors with potential imprisonment of up to three years and fines of up to five hundred dollars. It also provides a process for individuals to remove the identifier upon termination of their status as a sexually violent predator or sex offender by presenting documentation from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to the DMV. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
05/06/2025: 56-1-150
05/07/2025: 56-1-150
Latest Version: 56-1-150