Bill > S0341

This bill, the "South Carolina Pro Birth Accountability Act," aims to provide compensation and support to women who, due to a law prohibiting abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, are legally required to carry their pregnancies to term and give birth. The key provisions include: requiring the state to cover the woman's reasonable expenses related to the pregnancy and childbirth; providing tax credits, public assistance, and access to healthcare programs; and establishing a fund to award the necessary compensation. The bill also allows the woman or her estate to pursue civil action against the state in certain circumstances, such as if the woman dies or suffers a miscarriage due to the pregnancy. Additionally, the bill addresses child support obligations for the biological father, with penalties for non-payment.