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SC H3872

SC H3872
Life Nondiscrimination Act


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Introduced
02/10/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022

Introduced Session

124th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, To Enact The "human Life Nondiscrimination Act" By Adding Article 10 To Chapter 41, Title 44 So As To Prohibit Abortions Based On Race, Sex, Or Genetic Abnormality, With Exceptions, To Require Physicians To Confirm That An Abortion Is Not Being Sought Due To The Race, Sex, Or Genetic Abnormality Of The Unborn Human Being, With Exceptions, And To Require Physicians To File Related Documentation With The Department Of Health And Environmental Control; To Require The Department To Create Certain Reporting Forms; To Establish Civil And Criminal Penalties And Professional Disciplinary Action For Physician Noncompliance; To Authorize The Attorney General To Institute Legal Proceedings; And For Other Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Human Life Nondiscrimination Act," aims to prohibit abortions based on the race, sex, or genetic abnormality of the unborn human being, with exceptions for medical emergencies. It requires physicians to confirm and document that an abortion is not being sought due to these factors, and establishes civil and criminal penalties as well as professional disciplinary action for non-compliance. The bill also authorizes the Attorney General to institute legal proceedings and provides for severability of its provisions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/10/2021)

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