Veterans Memorial Highway

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lonnie Hosey

SC asks DOT to designate Patterson Mill Road segment as Veterans Memorial Highway and install signs, honoring veterans along that route.

Referred to Committee on Transportation

Purpose and intent

The bill is a concurrent resolution in the South Carolina General Assembly requesting the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to designate a segment of roadway as a commemorative highway.

Specifically, it asks DOT to name a portion of Patterson Mill Road, from SC Highway 125 in Allendale County to SC Highway 64 in Barnwell County, as “Veterans Memorial Highway” and to place signs or markers reflecting that designation.

Key provisions

Formal request: The resolution urges DOT to carry out the name designation.

Geographic scope: Applies to Patterson Mill Road between SC 125 (Allendale County) and SC 64 (Barnwell County).

Signage: Requires appropriate signs or markers at the designated location bearing the words “Veterans Memorial Highway.”

Direction of action: The resolution is a request, not a mandate; DOT would have discretion to implement the designation and signage according to applicable procedures.

procedural status: Introduced and referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions (as of the latest action history).

Who/what is affected

Transportation infrastructure: Patterson Mill Road corridor between the specified highways would bear the honorary designation.

Veterans and the public: The designation serves as a commemorative tribute to veterans, providing public recognition and a potential focal point for community remembrance.

Department of Transportation: Responsible for evaluating, approving, and installing any signage consistent with state signage standards and procedures.

Timeline and procedural context

Introduction date: May 6, 2026.

Committee action: Referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions on the same day.

Since it is a concurrent resolution, passage requires approval by both the South Carolina House of Representatives and the Senate, and it would then be subject to DOT implementation through formal designation and signage processes.

Additional notes

A sponsor is noted (Co-sponsor: Lonnie Hosey).

The resolution includes preambles recognizing veterans’ service and contributions, framing the designation as a fitting honor in gratitude for military service.

The bill does not alter traffic laws, funding, or DOT authority beyond the formal naming request. Implementation would follow DOT procedures for honorary designations.