SC bills to restrict THC products, strengthen DUI laws won’t be revived this year

Legislators said they are hopeful this year's efforts will create momentum for more legislation next year, especially on DUIs.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 17, 2026

Words: 1,341

Last Updated: 1 day, 3 hours ago

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COLUMBIA — The official death knell of two bills means South Carolina’s laws on driving under the influence won’t get stricter this year, and sales of THC-infused products continue without limitations.

Legislators left the Statehouse last week with no plans to come back until the next legislative session begins in January. That killed compromises on DUI laws and THC-infused drinks and gummies, which had been in legislative purgatory for nearly two months.

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