The bill S. 1119 proposes the addition of a new section, 56-3-16610, to the South Carolina Code of Laws, which mandates the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue blackout special license plates for private passenger motor vehicles and motorcycles. These plates will feature a solid black background with white characters and will be exempt from certain existing provisions. The bill outlines that these special plates will be issued or revalidated for a biennial period of twenty-four months, with a regular registration fee plus an additional fee of forty dollars, which will be allocated to the State Highway Fund. For personalized blackout plates, the additional fee will be sixty dollars.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the Department of Motor Vehicles must produce these special blackout plates within six months of the act's approval by the Governor. This initiative aims to provide vehicle owners with a unique license plate option while also generating funds for state infrastructure through the additional fees collected.

Statutes affected:
04/14/2026: 56-3-16610
Latest Version: 56-3-16610