Peer-to-peer Car Sharing AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 36 TO TITLE 56 SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR THE OPERATION OF PEER-TO-PEER CAR SHARING PROGRAMS, AND TO ESTABLISH INSURANCE AND LIABILITY PROCEDURES; AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT. - RATIFIED TITLEView full text View Vote History View Fiscal Impact02/04/25Senate Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 4)02/04/25Senate Referred to Committee on Transportation (Senate Journal-page 4)02/20/25Senate Committee report: Favorable with amendment Transportation (Senate Journal-page 14)02/25/25 Scrivener's error corrected03/25/25Senate Committee Amendment Adopted (Senate Journal-page 13)03/27/25Senate Read second time (Senate Journal-page 13)03/27/25Senate Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 13)03/28/25 Scrivener's error corrected04/01/25Senate Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 10)04/03/25House Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (House Journal-page 26)04/30/25House Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry (House Journal-page 10)05/01/25House Read second time (House Journal-page 104)05/01/25House Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 105)05/01/25House Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day (House Journal-page 106)05/02/25House Read third time and enrolled (House Journal-page 12)05/06/25 Ratified R 3605/08/25 Signed By Governor05/16/25 Effective date 05/08/2505/16/25 Act No. 20
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Overview
This bill establishes a framework for peer-to-peer car sharing in South Carolina. It defines key terms, outlines guidelines for operating these programs, and establishes insurance and liability procedures. The Department of Insurance will be responsible for creating regulations to implement these provisions. The bill was ratified and signed into law on May 8, 2025, and takes effect on May 8, 2025.
Key provisions
- Defines key terms related to peer-to-peer car sharing, such as ‘car sharing period,’ ‘shared vehicle,’ and ‘peer-to-peer car sharing program.’
- Establishes liability guidelines for peer-to-peer car sharing programs, requiring them to assume liability for damages up to specified amounts.
- Requires peer-to-peer car sharing programs to maintain insurance coverage that meets minimum requirements.
- Mandates that car sharing program agreements disclose certain information to both vehicle owners and drivers.
- Addresses safety recalls and requires vehicle owners to notify programs of any outstanding recalls.
- Specifies record-keeping requirements for peer-to-peer car sharing programs, including driver information and car sharing transaction details.
- Requires drivers to hold a valid driver's license.
- Establishes a process for the Department of Insurance to create and enforce regulations related to peer-to-peer car sharing.
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