The Human Life Protection Act prohibits abortions in South Carolina, except in cases of medical emergencies.

The Human Life Protection Act prohibits all abortions in South Carolina, except when necessary to prevent the death of the pregnant woman or a serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function. It also prohibits the use of instruments, devices, means, or procedures with the intent to cause an abortion. Exceptions include medical emergencies and certain fetal anomalies. The act mandates that physicians make reasonable efforts to save the life of a viable fetus during abortion procedures.

The Human Life Protection Act prohibits abortions in South Carolina, except in cases of medical emergencies.

The Human Life Protection Act prohibits all abortions in South Carolina, except when necessary to prevent the death of the pregnant woman or a serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function. It also prohibits the use of instruments, devices, means, or procedures with the intent to cause an abortion. Exceptions include medical emergencies and certain fetal anomalies. The act mandates that physicians make reasonable efforts to save the life of a viable fetus during abortion procedures.