“The proposal would also go further than any other U.S. state. Women who get an abortion and anyone who helps them could face up to 30 years in prison. It appears to ban any contraception that prevents a fertilized egg from implanting.” - Baptist Press
South Carolina Legislature Passes ‘Help Not Harm’ Bill Protecting Children From Transgender Medical Interventions
“A physician, mental health provider, or other health care professional shall not engage in the provision or performance of gender transition procedures to a person under eighteen years of age.” - Daily Citizen
Court: South Carolina can continue to work with Miracle Hill Children's Home
“The state of South Carolina can partner with or fund foster care agencies that refuse to hire individuals who do not share their religious beliefs” - CPost
South Carolina Supreme Court upholds six week abortion ban
“The court’s reasoning demonstrates substantial deference to the state’s legislature. Specifically, the court cited a clear expression of compelling interest and a refined statutory scheme as reasons to uphold the law.” - Jurist
South Carolina lawmakers introduce bills to ban abortion
“Two Personhood Acts were introduced in the South Carolina legislature this week that would criminalize receiving or performing an abortion. State Senator Richard Cash introduced the bill in the Senate on Wednesday, and State Representative Josiah Magnuson introduced a similar bill on Thursday.” - Jurist