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.
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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.
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.
PRO-LIVE VS. PRO-CHOICE: SC residents testify before House committee members about abortion law
Some were outraged at the states Fetal Heartbeat Bill, with others saying it’s not enough.
OVERTURNING ROE V. WADE: SC lawmakers and leaders speak on possible change to landmark court decision
According to CDC data, since Roe v. Wade, there have been more than 60 million abortions performed in the United States.
South Carolina gov gets anti-abortion org’s 1st 2022 backing
By Meg Kinnard
A leading anti-abortion group has picked South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster as its first gubernatorial endorsement in next year’s elections, part of a broader strategy to seed top state jobs with abortion opponents as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to give states more power over the issue.
Lawmakers debate Fetal Heartbeat Bill Tuesday, pass amendment to add exceptions of rape, incest
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A highly contentious bill made its way to the senate floor Tuesday afternoon. The Fetal Heartbeat Bill, as it stands, would not allow an abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, unless the mother’s life is at risk. In his State of the State address earlier this month Governor McMaster said he’s ready to sign the fetal heartbeat…
Haley Ceremoniously Re-Signing Anti-Abortion Law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Gov. Nikki Haley is ceremoniously signing a law that bans most abortions in South Carolina at 20 weeks beyond fertilization. Supporters are celebrating the law Wednesday at a Christian school in Greenville County that caters to children with disabilities. The law took effect with the governor’s signature two weeks ago. The ban’s only exceptions are if…
