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SC H4514

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Long

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates judicial bypass procedures that allowed minors to obtain abortions without parental consent through court approval
  • Repeals Sections 44-41-32, 44-41-33, and 44-41-34 of the South Carolina Code, which established the judicial bypass process for minors seeking abortions
  • Removes the requirement that physicians or counselors inform minors about judicial bypass procedures as an alternative to parental consent
  • Maintains requirements that counseling brochures for pregnant minors include information on prenatal care, adoption services, parental consent requirements, and mental health counseling access
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Abortion

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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