Senate advances bill to toughen DUI penalties in South Carolina

Senate advances bill to toughen DUI penalties in South Carolina

South Carolina State Senators have passed a bill that aims to make significant changes to the state's DUI laws.

South Carolina Senate advances measure for tougher DUI laws

South Carolina's Senate on Wednesday advanced a measure aiming to overhaul the state's laws against driving under the influence, a legislative priority leaders

Lawmakers advance Safe Street Act targeting DUI deaths

The House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill to increase penalties for DUI-related deaths and authorize restitution for victims' families.

Senators reach unanimous agreement on strengthening SC's DUI laws • SC Daily Gazette

Antania Mingo-Lewis, who says she lost a leg because of a drunken driver, speaks during a news conference on strengthening DUI laws in Columbia, South Carolina on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Ashford/SC Daily Gazette)COLUMBIA — Senators unanimously passed an overhaul of state laws against driving under the influence in an effort to reduce deaths on South Carolina’s roads. Wednesday’s vote wrapped up days of debate on one of Senate l…

SC Senate advances sweeping DUI reform after years of effort. Its fate rests with the House.

The South Carolina Senate passed long-awaited changes to the state’s DUI laws, which are considered among the weakest in the United States. It now goes to the House, where it could face changes.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving hold State House rally in support of new DUI-penalty bill

Mothers Against Drunk Driving gathered at the State House Wednesday in support of a new bill that they say could end South Carolina’s notorious reputation for drunk driving fatalities.