SC S0713

Expands wrongful death civil actions to cover unborn children at any stage of development, allowing parents to sue for damages when an unborn child dies due to wrongful act, neglect, or default

Establishes that an abortion performed in violation of South Carolina's abortion restrictions (Article 6, Chapter 41, Title 44) constitutes prima facie evidence entitling a parent to bring a wrongful death lawsuit

Allows the mother, father, or both parents to bring a wrongful death action on behalf of a deceased unborn child, with the parents being the only beneficiaries of any damages awarded

Authorizes the parent initiating the wrongful death action for an unborn child to settle the case, rather than requiring a personal representative of an estate as in other wrongful death cases