South Carolina Becomes 12th State to Limit Abortions After Heartbeat Detected – Effectively Banning Abortion After 6 Weeks of Pregnancy
Republican South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed a “heartbeat” bill into law banning abortions after a heartbeat is detected.
South Carolina is the 12th state to effectively ban abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy.
South Carolina Republicans drafted the abortion bill after gaining seats in the 2020 election (thanks to Donald Trump).
Late last month the South Carolina senate voted on the abortion measure and it passed 30-16.
On Wednesday, the South Carolina House passed the abortion measure 79-35.
Under the new law, doctors must perform ultrasounds and an abortion will be denied if a heartbeat is detected.
There are exceptions for rape, incest and concerns over the health of the mom and baby.
