S.0027

Reproductive Rights

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina S0027 establishes reproductive rights, including abortion access, contraceptive coverage, and reproductive health education.

South Carolina S0027 amends the state code to establish reproductive rights, including allowing women to have abortions before fetal viability. It prohibits discrimination against healthcare providers who refuse to perform abortions and mandates that hospitals and clinics inform patients of their right to emergency contraception. The bill also requires health insurance policies to cover abortions and related services, as well as assistive reproductive technologies.

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Where it stands

Current
Medical Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs

Dec 11, 2024

Senate

Prefiled