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S 1036

Rental car insurance

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Allen Blackmon and 2 co-sponsors

S 1036 modifies South Carolina's rental car insurance rules, potentially affecting consumer costs, liability protections, and coverage requirements statewide.

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Bill Summary · S 1036

Legislative bill overview

S 1036 proposes modifications to South Carolina's rental car insurance requirements and regulations. The bill was recently introduced and referred to the Transportation Committee for review. Specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed in available legislative records.

Why is this important

Rental car insurance affects millions of South Carolina residents and visitors annually, influencing both consumer costs and protection coverage. Changes to these regulations could impact rental car affordability, insurance requirements, and liability protections for renters and rental companies.

Potential points of contention

  • Balance between consumer protections and rental company liability limitations
  • Whether mandatory insurance requirements increase rental costs for low-income consumers
  • Clarity on coverage gaps and what situations are adequately protected under proposed regulations
  • Impact on insurance industry competition and pricing in the rental car market

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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