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South Carolina lawmakers unanimously passed major DUI reforms to reduce alcohol-related deaths, including felony charges, ignition interlocks, and child support mandates.
South Carolina senators unanimously passed Senate Bill 52 on February 4, 2026, advancing sweeping DUI reforms aimed at reducing the state’s high rate of alcohol-related traffic fatalities.
The legislation strengthens penalties for impaired driving, including elevating certain offenses to felonies, mandating ignition interlock devices for refusals, and requiring trained prosecutors in DUI cases.
It closes legal loopholes that hinder convictions, improves evidence standards, and implements "Bentley’s Law" to mandate child support when a caregiver is killed or disabled by an impaired driver.
The bill now moves to the House for consideration, with advocates urging swift passage to address ongoing public safety concerns.
Los legisladores de Carolina del Sur aprobaron por unanimidad las principales reformas de DUI para reducir las muertes relacionadas con el alcohol, incluidos los cargos por delitos graves, los bloqueos de encendido y los mandatos de manutención infantil.