2025-2026 Regular SessionSouth Carolina Legislature

H3777: South Carolina Consumer Freedom Act

Legislative Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-15-45, Relating To The Operation Of A Dealership By A Manufacturer Or Franchisor, So As To Provide That An Automotive Manufacturer That Owns Or Operates A Manufacturing Factory Or Assembly Plant That Has Never Had Dealer Franchise Agreements Must Be Allowed To Sell Directly To Consumers To Promote Consumer Choice And Market Freedom.

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Bill History

1/16/2025
Introduced and read first time
House of Representatives
1/16/2025
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
House of Representatives
1/16/2025
Scrivener's error corrected
1/30/2025
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Alexander, Grant, Reese
House of Representatives
2/6/2025
Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: Brewer
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/16/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Labor, Commerce and Industry(House of Representatives)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/16/202513.2 KB
Draft
Bill Text1/16/202513.2 KB