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SC H5114

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Luke Rankin

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "person" for purposes of South Carolina homicide offenses to include every human being beginning at conception (fertilization of ovum by spermatozoon)
  • Repeals Chapter 41, Title 44 of the South Carolina Code, which contains the state's existing abortion regulations
  • Adds new Section 16-3-8 to the criminal code (Article 1, Chapter 3, Title 16) establishing these definitions
  • Takes effect immediately upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Human Personhood at Conception Act

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Frank, Huff

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

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