A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-128 SO AS TO PROHIBIT INSURERS OR AGENTS FROM CONSIDERING THE WORK-RELATED DRIVING RECORD OF A FIRST RESPONDER IN DETERMINING THE PREMIUM RATE FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER'S PERSONAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY.

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

 

SECTION 1.  Article 3, Chapter 77, Title 38 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 38-77-128. (A) In determining the premium rates for a personal automobile insurance policy of a first responder, it is unlawful to consider the work-related driving record of a first responder if he is found to be noncontributing on the collision report.

    (B) For purposes of this section, "first responder" means a law enforcement officer or firefighter employed by local, state, or federal government. A volunteer law enforcement officer or firefighter engaged by local, state, or federal government also is considered a first responder.

 

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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