"On Wednesday, South Carolina lawmakers held a hearing to consider Senate Bill 323-which, if passed, would mean the state would have the most extreme abortion ban in the country. The hearing, which hosted more than 300 people, was maddening, difficult to watch, and stuffed with religious zealots-and not just from the public. To kick things off, the Senate committee bowed their heads in solemn prayer. Vainly and plainly, Jesus Christ."
"As of 2023, South Carolina bans the procedure at six weeks, meaning the state is already home to one of the strictest abortion bans in the country. But SB 323, which was introduced in February, would amend the "Unborn Child Protection Act" to completely ban abortion by eliminating exceptions for cases of rape, incest, and fetal defects, and criminalizing abortion as homicide."
As of 2023, South Carolina bans abortion at six weeks. SB 323 would amend the "Unborn Child Protection Act" to eliminate exceptions for rape, incest, and fetal defects and to criminalize abortion as homicide. The bill threatens anyone who terminates a pregnancy or assists with up to 30 years in prison and could affect access to birth control, IVF, and sex education. The legislation was introduced by GOP Senators Rex F. Rice, Billy Garrett, and Richard Cash. A subcommittee hearing drew more than 300 attendees and featured clergy-led prayers and religiously framed testimony. The bill still requires Senate and House approval.
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