summary
Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 16-3-100 So As To Provide That Fertilized Human Eggs Or Human Embryos That Exist In Any Form Outside Of The Uterus Of A Human Body Are Not Considered An Unborn Child Or Other Term Connotating A Human Being For Any Purpose Under State Law.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina state law to clarify the legal status of fertilized human eggs or human embryos existing outside of a human body. Specifically, the legislation establishes that such embryos or eggs, regardless of their form or location, cannot be legally considered an unborn child, minor child, person, fetus, or any other term implying human personhood under any state law. This means that for legal purposes in South Carolina, these embryos would not have the same protections or rights as a human being, particularly within Chapters 3 and 41 of Titles 16 and 44, respectively. The bill appears to be addressing potential legal ambiguities surrounding the status of embryos created through in vitro fertilization or other reproductive technologies, ensuring they are not treated as legal persons under state statutes. The legislation would take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/14/2025)
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3107&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3107_20241205.htm |
Loading...