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SC H5111

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cally Forrest

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "person" for homicide offenses in South Carolina to include every human being beginning at conception (fertilization of the ovum by spermatozoon)
  • Repeals Chapter 41, Title 44 of the South Carolina Code, which contains existing abortion regulations
  • Would subject abortion to prosecution under the state's homicide statutes by extending legal personhood to fertilized eggs, embryos, and fetuses
  • Takes effect immediately upon the Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Public Water System Connections

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs2/5/2026

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