H4637Introduced in the House
Abortion
Introduced by Melissa Oremus, District 84
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 8 To Chapter 41, Title 44 So As To Prohibit The Manufacture, Distribution, Possession, Mailing, Transporting, Delivery, And Prescribing Of Abortion-inducing Drugs In The State Of South Carolina, With Exceptions; To Address Recoverable Damages; To Establish Penalties; To Authorize Qui Tam Actions; To Address Certain Out-of-state Legal Actions By Clarifying That South Carolina Law Applies To Any Out-of-state Legal Actions Or Conduct That Is The Basis For These Legal Actions; And For Other Purposes; And By Adding Article 10 To Chapter 41, Title 44 So As To Prohibit Certain Abortion Assistance Activities, Including Payment Of Abortion Costs And Providing Financial Support To An Abortion Fund, With Exceptions; To Establish Penalties; And For Other Purposes.
Where it stands
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White
January 20, 2026
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Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White
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