The bill S. 869 proposes an amendment to Section 56-3-780 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the issuance of permanent license plates for vehicles operated by the state, its political subdivisions, and now includes tribal governments located in the state. The amendment specifies that permanent license plates will be issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles for vehicles operated by tribal governments, in addition to state and local government vehicles. The license fee for these plates remains set at two dollars, and the plates will feature the designation prefixes "SG," "RG," "CG," "MG," or "TG" to indicate the type of government entity.

This legislation aims to recognize and provide for the unique status of tribal governments within South Carolina by allowing them to obtain permanent license plates similar to those available for state and local governments. The bill is currently under consideration in the Senate Committee on Transportation and will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
01/29/2026: 56-3-780
Latest Version: 56-3-780