The bill H. 5276 proposes amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws regarding vehicle licensing and registration. Specifically, it seeks to amend Section 56-3-240 to require that vehicle owners include their South Carolina driver's license information in their applications for vehicle licensing and registration. Additionally, the bill amends Section 56-3-350 to expand the grounds on which the Department of Motor Vehicles can refuse to register and license a vehicle, specifically by adding the lack of United States citizenship or current authorization to live, work, or study in the United States as a reason for refusal.

These changes aim to enhance the verification process for vehicle registration and ensure that only eligible individuals can obtain vehicle licenses. The bill is currently under consideration in the House Committee on Education and Public Works and will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
02/26/2026: 56-3-240, 56-3-350
Latest Version: 56-3-240, 56-3-350