SC Lawmakers Pass ‘Fetal Heartbeat Bill’ 79–35, Outlawing Most Abortions

SC Lawmakers Pass ‘Fetal Heartbeat Bill’ 79–35, Outlawing Most Abortions
South Carolina Rep. David Hiott, R-Pickens, says a prayer as the House votes on a bill that would ban most abortions in the state in Columbia, S.C., on Feb. 17, 2021. Jeffrey Collins/AP Photo
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South Carolina lawmakers passed a “fetal heartbeat bill” on Wednesday that will ban most abortions in the state after the pregnancy is about six weeks in.

The legislation passed 79–35 votes in favor in the Republican majority House who have gained three seats during the elections last year. Many officials considered the “South Carolina Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act” a top priority.

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