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Introduced
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
In Committee
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
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 "south Carolina Vulnerable Child Compassion And Protection Act" By Adding Chapter 139 To Title 44 So As To Prohibit The Performance Of A Medical Procedure Or The Prescription Or Issuance Of Medication, Upon Or To A Minor, That Is Intended To Alter The Appearance Of The Minor's Gender Or Delay Puberty, With Exceptions; To Create Criminal Penalties; And For Other Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the "South Carolina Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act," aims to prohibit medical procedures or the prescription of medication intended to alter the appearance or delay the puberty of a minor's gender or sex, with exceptions for individuals born with certain medically verifiable disorders of sex development. It establishes criminal penalties for violations and restricts school personnel from encouraging a minor to withhold information about their gender or sex perception from their parent or legal guardian. The bill also includes severability and effective date provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (30)
Cezar McKnight (D)*,
Lucas Atkinson (D),
Bruce Bannister (R),
Mike Burns (R),
Bill Chumley (R),
Heather Crawford (R),
Vic Dabney (R),
Shannon Erickson (R),
Cal Forrest (R),
Russell Fry (R),
Patrick Haddon (R),
Jonathon Hill (R),
Davey Hiott (R),
Bill Hixon (R),
Chip Huggins (R),
Max Hyde (R),
Stewart Jones (R),
Jay Jordan (R),
Steven Long (R),
Phillip Lowe (R),
Josiah Magnuson (R),
R.J. May (R),
Ryan McCabe (R),
John McCravy (R),
Sandy McGarry (R),
Melissa Oremus (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Garry Smith (R),
Bill Taylor (R),
Ashley Trantham (R),
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hill (on 01/25/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4047&session=124&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/prever/4047_20210309.htm |
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