南卡罗来纳州立法者一致通过了重大酒驾改革，以减少与酒精相关的死亡，包括重罪指控、点火锁和子女抚养费强制令。 South Carolina lawmakers unanimously passed major DUI reforms to reduce alcohol-related deaths, including felony charges, ignition interlocks, and child support mandates.

南卡罗来纳州参议员于2026年2月4日一致通过参议院第52号法案, 推进统一酒后驾车改革, 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. 立法加强了对驾驶能力受损者的处罚,包括将某些罪行提升为重罪,规定对拒绝驾驶者使用点火联锁装置,以及要求在酒后驾车案件中由经过培训的检察官负责。 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. 它堵塞了妨碍定罪的法律漏洞,改进了证据标准,并执行了“Bentley法”,在照顾者被有缺陷的驾驶员杀害或致残时,规定儿童赡养费。 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. 该法案现在提交众议院审议,倡导者敦促迅速通过该法案,以解决当前的公共安全关切。 The bill now moves to the House for consideration, with advocates urging swift passage to address ongoing public safety concerns.