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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "mothers And Preborns Act"; By Adding Section 44-37-80 So As To Create The Office Of The Healthy Newborn Ombudsman In The Department Of Health And Human Services And To Provide For The Duties And Authority Of The Ombudsman; And By Amending Section 44-41-340, Relating To The Publication Of Materials Regarding Available Assistance Concerning Pregnancy, So As To Provide That The Brochure Or Other Written Materials Provided For In Section 44-37-80 Are Included In The Materials Provided To A Pregnant Woman Prior To An Abortion.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Mothers and Preborns Act," establishes the Office of the Healthy Mother and Healthy Newborn Ombudsman within the Department of Health and Human Services to assist parents during pregnancy and infancy by maintaining records of state programs, referring parents to appropriate services, acting as a liaison, resolving complaints, and producing a brochure detailing available resources. This brochure, along with other informational materials about pregnancy, childbirth, abortion procedures, and available medical assistance, will be provided to pregnant women prior to an abortion, ensuring they have access to comprehensive information about support services and the development of the preborn human.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0717&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/717_20260205.htm |
| Fiscal Note - S0717 2026-01-28 Amended | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0717%202026-01-28%20amended.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - S0717 2026-01-13 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0717%202026-01-13%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/717_20251210.htm |
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