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Introduced
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
In Committee
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
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, By Adding Section 16-3-100 So As To Enact The "personhood Act Of South Carolina", To Establish That The Right To Life For Each Born And Preborn Human Being Vests At Fertilization And That The Rights Of Due Process And Equal Protection, Guaranteed By Section 3, Article I Of The Constitution Of This State Vest At Fertilization For Each Born And Preborn Human Being; And To Repeal Chapter 41 Of Title 44 Relating To Abortion.
AI Summary
This bill, the Personhood Act of South Carolina, seeks to establish that the right to life for each born and preborn human being vests at fertilization, and that the rights of due process and equal protection are also granted at fertilization. The bill also repeals Chapter 41 of Title 44 of the South Carolina Code, which relates to abortion. The bill will only take effect if certain conditions are met, such as the overturning of Roe v. Wade or the adoption of a constitutional amendment or federal law that grants South Carolina the authority to regulate abortion as set forth in the act.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 05/12/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5401&session=124&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/prever/5401_20220512.htm |
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