South Carolina H4514 repeals judicial bypass procedures for minors seeking abortions and mandates counseling on parental consent and mental health.

South Carolina H4514 repeals sections 44-41-32, 44-41-33, and 44-41-34 of the S.C. Code, which pertain to judicial bypass procedures for minors seeking abortions. The bill amends Section 44-41-37 to require that physicians or counselors inform minors about the parental consent requirement and how to access mental health services. The Adoption and Birth Parent Services Division of the Department of Social Services will develop brochures for health and education professionals to counsel pregnant minors on accessing prenatal care and adoption services.

South Carolina H4514 repeals judicial bypass procedures for minors seeking abortions and mandates counseling on parental consent and mental health.

South Carolina H4514 repeals sections 44-41-32, 44-41-33, and 44-41-34 of the S.C. Code, which pertain to judicial bypass procedures for minors seeking abortions. The bill amends Section 44-41-37 to require that physicians or counselors inform minors about the parental consent requirement and how to access mental health services. The Adoption and Birth Parent Services Division of the Department of Social Services will develop brochures for health and education professionals to counsel pregnant minors on accessing prenatal care and adoption services.