South Carolina H4638 prohibits the sale or purchase of human embryos created by in vitro fertilization.

South Carolina H4638 amends the state code to add a new article prohibiting the sale, purchase, or transfer of human embryos created by in vitro fertilization for valuable consideration. The bill defines "valuable consideration" to exclude reasonable costs associated with the removal, storage, and transportation of a human embryo. Violators face felony charges, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses, including up to fifteen years for a first offense, thirty years for a second offense, and forty-five years for a third or subsequent offense.

South Carolina H4638 prohibits the sale or purchase of human embryos created by in vitro fertilization.

South Carolina H4638 amends the state code to add a new article prohibiting the sale, purchase, or transfer of human embryos created by in vitro fertilization for valuable consideration. The bill defines "valuable consideration" to exclude reasonable costs associated with the removal, storage, and transportation of a human embryo. Violators face felony charges, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses, including up to fifteen years for a first offense, thirty years for a second offense, and forty-five years for a third or subsequent offense.