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Introduced
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022
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)
Sandy McGarry (R)*,
Linda Bennett (R),
Vic Dabney (R),
Doug Gilliam (R),
John McCravy (R),
Mark Smith (R),
Richie Yow (R),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/10/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3872&session=124&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/prever/3872_20210210.htm |
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