The House gave final approval Wednesday to a stronger seat-belt bill, sending a political hot potato to the governor’s desk.

House members agreed by voice vote to approve a compromise bill that would allow police to ticket motorists for not buckling up, even when no other violation has occurred.

The bill would cap fines at $25, and violations could not be reported to insurance companies. Failure to wear a seat belt could not be considered by a jury in civil lawsuits, and motorists could not be ticketed at roadblocks or checkpoints.

Gov. Mark Sanford is considering his next move, spokesman Will Folks said. The governor does not necessarily oppose primary enforcement of the seat-belt law, Folks said, but he thinks the bill would not do enough to encourage seat-belt use.

Sanford believes “market-based reforms,” such as making seat-belt use admissible in court and allowing insurance companies to raise rates for violators, would be more effective.

If Sanford vetoes the bill, lawmakers will try to override it when they return for a wrap-up session in mid-June. Supporters say they have enough votes to override the veto.

— Aaron Gould Sheinin