SC lawmakers gavel in to a new session and outline goals
Another long debated topic will be discussed now that Republicans enjoy a super majority, a more restrictive abortion ban.
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SECOND READING: SC House advances 6-week abortion ban bill
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The debate over abortion access in South Carolina dragged on into another day at the statehouse. Tuesday, lawmakers stayed all day and only left in the early hours of Wednesday morning after technical issues. Wednesday afternoon, the special session continued with house democrats continuing to present their hundreds of amendments to Senate bill S.474. The bill…
Pro-life groups urge SC lawmakers to pass stricter abortion bans
“I would love to see pro-life legislation from the moment of conception but I feel like the Fetal Heartbeat Protection Act is a good law that puts us in line with our neighboring states,” Laye said.
STALEMATE: SC lawmakers fail to compromise on abortion ban bill during special session
By a 22 to 20 vote, the Senate adjourned, ultimately killing the bill.
SC House fails to agree on amended Abortion Ban Bill
Now, the legislature can meet as a conference committee to come to a compromise or simply let the bill die until next session.
Proposed abortion ban bill rejected by State House
A proposed near-total abortion ban bill was rejected in the State Senate Thursday after a medical affairs committee removed exceptions for rape and incest victims.
A proposed near-total abortion ban bill was rejected in the State Senate Thursday after a medical affairs committee removed exceptions for rape and incest victims.
