South Carolina H4760 creates criminal penalties for the use of abortion-inducing drugs and allows civil actions by specific parties.
South Carolina H4760 amends the state code to create criminal penalties for the use of abortion-inducing drugs, including fines and imprisonment. It also allows civil actions for damages by the mother of the unborn child, the father, grandparents, siblings, or legal guardians of the mother. The bill specifies exceptions, including lawful medical procedures and certain distributions of drugs. It also mandates that the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy and the Department of Public Health inform pharmacists and healthcare providers about the law's provisions.
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