Unborn Child Protection Act prohibits abortions except in medical emergencies, removes exceptions for rape and incest, and establishes civil and.
The Unborn Child Protection Act bans abortions in South Carolina except when necessary to prevent the death of the pregnant woman or a serious risk of irreversible physical impairment. It removes exceptions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest if the gestational age is under 12 weeks. The act mandates that physicians make all reasonable efforts to save the life of a viable fetus during abortion procedures. It establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment.
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