Full Senate debating Abortion Ban Bill
Senate meeting at State House to take up Abortion bill
The SC Senate meeting Wednesday to debate the Abortion Ban Bill
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Senate committee removes some exceptions in Abortion Ban Bill during Tuesday’s meeting
An amendment added last week by the House that provides an exception for abortion in the case of rape and incest was struck down by a 7 to 3 vote by the Senate Medical Affairs Committee.
SC House advances final reading of Abortion Ban Bill to Senate
Democratic Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter says that while lawmakers say the bill will protect unborn life, it will make many lives in the state worse.
South Carolina House passes abortion ban with exceptions
The bill passed 67-38
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — By Jeffrey Collins and James Pollard The South Carolina House has approved a total ban on abortion that includes exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest. The chamber initially rejected the bill that did not have the exceptions Tuesday. But once Republicans saw the outcome of that vote, they quickly went through a number of…
Abortion debate at the State House Tuesday
AP: South Carolina House members plan to debate a new total ban on abortion Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina House members plan to debate a new total ban on abortion Tuesday with no exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest even as some Republicans in the GOP-dominated chamber suggested they can’t vote for the bill as written. But if the exceptions are put into the bill, the chamber’s most conservative members could…
Medical experts and other SC residents testify about abortion in front of Senate committee
While some medical experts are against proposed laws being discussed that would prohibit abortions, there are also those in healthcare that support the ban.
Planned Parenthood holding ‘Show up for Abortion Justice rally’ at State House
The rally it taking place as a Senate Medical Affairs Committee holds a hearing on a proposed abortion bill
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Happening outside the State House Wednesday, Planned Parenthood holding a rally for what they’re calling ‘Abortion Justice’. The rally is taking place on the State House steps, as a Senate Medical Affairs Committee holds a hearing on a proposed abortion bill, in the Gressette Building. Planned Parenthood is suing South Carolina over the Fetal Heartbeat law, which…
House committee advances bill prohibiting abortion in Palmetto State
While Rep. John McCravy supports the proposed bill, some of his colleagues expressed their opposition.
SC House lawmakers recommend abortion bill to judiciary committee
Ultimately the suggested bill moves on to the judiciary committee after nine representatives voted for it.
House votes to restore abortion access nationwide
Washington update on House vote
WASHINGTON (AP) – The House has voted to restore abortion access nationwide. It’s Democrats’ first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning the constitutional right to abortion. But the House bill approved Friday has little chance of becoming law, with the necessary support lacking in the 50-50 Senate. But the vote marks the beginning of a new era…
