South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5135
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Rep. Pope
Document Path: LC-0481CM26.docx
Introduced in the House on February 10, 2026
Currently residing in the House Committee on Education and Public Works
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2026 | House | Introduced and read first time |
| 2/10/2026 | House | Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works |
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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-1538, RELATING TO EMERGENCY SCENE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE PERSONS CHARGED WITH VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL IN A TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM (TEP).
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 56-5-1538(H) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:
(H)(1) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of endangering emergency services personnel or operators of authorized emergency vehicles and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than three hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars.
(2) Notwithstanding another provision of law, a person charged with a violation of this section is eligible to enroll in a Traffic Education Program (TEP).
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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