The bill S. 872 aims to amend several sections of the South Carolina Code of Laws regarding the requirements for obtaining a driver's license and special identification cards. It mandates that applicants must provide proof of citizenship or legal status in the United States. If an applicant is not a citizen, their driver's license or identification card will be marked with a "NC" designation, indicating that they are a non-U.S. citizen. This change is reflected in the amendments to Section 56-1-80 and Section 56-1-3350, which outline the necessary documentation for applicants.

Additionally, the bill modifies Section 7-13-710 to specify that a driver's license or identification card with the "NC" designation cannot be used for voting purposes. This means that individuals holding such identification will need to present alternative forms of ID that do not carry the "NC" designation when they go to vote. 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: 56-1-80, 56-1-3350, 7-13-710
Latest Version: 56-1-80, 56-1-3350, 7-13-710