South Carolina Passes Bill Banning Most Abortions
The South Carolina House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a bill banning nearly all abortions.
Following the lead of other states, SC has similar measures that will go into effect if the U.S. Supreme Court were to overturn Roe v. Wade. Additionally, the bill faces a final procedural vote in the House today (Thursday) that is unlikely to change the outcome. Afterward, the bill will then be sent to the governor for his signature. Republican Governor Henry McMaster has promised to sign the measure as soon as possible.
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The Senate approved the measure on January 28, after years of failed attempts. Republicans gained three seats in the 2020 elections and the newly energized 30-16 Republican majority made the proposed Senate Bill No. 1. “This is the greatest pro-life bill this state has ever passed,” said Republican Representative David Hiott of Pickens.