South Carolina bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
South Carolina S 717
Mothers and Preborns Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the South Carolina legislature· description
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "MOTHERS AND PREBORNS ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 44-37-80 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF THE HEALTHY NEWBORN OMBUDSMAN IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES AND AUTHORITY OF THE OMBUDSMAN; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-41-340, RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF MATERIALS REGARDING AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE CONCERNING PREGNANCY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BROCHURE OR OTHER WRITTEN MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 44-37-80 ARE INCLUDED IN THE MATERIALS PROVIDED TO A PREGNANT WOMAN PRIOR TO AN ABORTION.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 Senate | 2nd Reading | pass | Set your home in South Carolina to see |
Actions
- May 6, 2026 · Legislature
Scrivener's error corrected - May 5, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Judiciary - May 5, 2026 · House
Introduced and read first time - Apr 30, 2026 · Senate
Read third time and sent to House - Apr 29, 2026 · Senate
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0 - Apr 29, 2026 · Senate
Read second time - Apr 29, 2026 · Senate
Amended - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and read first time - Dec 10, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs - Dec 10, 2025 · Senate
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