South Carolina legislature passes six-week abortion ban
The South Carolina Senate on Tuesday approved a bill banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy (before most people know they are pregnant) and sent it to governors who have promised to sign it.
The proposal would reinstate a ban the U.S. Supreme Court had in place in South Carolina. overturned Last year’s Roe v. Wade ban, when it took effect, overturned It was ruled by the state Supreme Court for violating the state constitutional right to privacy.
Republicans have sought an answer to this ruling. That’s because the ruling made abortions legal up to the 22nd week of pregnancy, and as other Southern states enacted stricter laws, the number of abortions performed in South Carolina surged.
The bill includes exceptions for fatal fetal abnormalities, patient life and health, rape and incest for up to 12 weeks. Doctors face felony charges and face up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
South Carolina Republican Congressman Nancy Mace told CBS News She voiced her opposition to the bill last week, specifically citing the mandatory reporting to police of victims of sexual assault.
“I do not support this particular bill because of police reporting requirements,” Mace said. “I am a rape victim myself. I was raped as a teenager when I was 16. I couldn’t live with myself if I had to call the police. Most rape victims report. No. This is a very traumatic experience.” Forcing people to report it to their local sheriff is wrong. it’s not the beginning. ”
She was also critical of the bill’s 12-week limit on abortions for victims of rape and incest, and two doctors said the bill met the exception. He said he was required to prove it.
“This is very difficult, especially for women and girls who have been raped, or for victims of incest,” Mace said. “It’s wrong. And the majority of Americans today, whether Republicans, Democrats, or independents, don’t. They’re not six-week bans. Fifteen weeks. Twenty weeks, with exceptions.”
The chance for the Republican-led Senate to pass the bill came after the South Carolina House of Representatives withdrew. suggestion A near-total ban on abortion during pregnancy. Senators failed to get a vote in favor of the proposal after three attempts.
The vote also urged other members of the Senate to adopt a 12-week abortion ban as three Republican women in the Senate battle additional restrictions a month after collaborating on a near-total ban filibuster. was done later. They joined all Democrats in voting against the bill.
In fiery speeches, three female Republican lawmakers said the 12-week proposal didn’t give women enough time to make decisions, and criticized changes such as requiring child support from the time they were pregnant to be ridiculous. . Republican State Senator Katrina Seeley endorsed the 12-week ban as a “real compromise.”
Republicans said they had adjusted parts of the new law to pass judicial review. The author of the 3-2 state Supreme Court opinion overturning the ban was also replaced because he was forced to retire due to old age.
Seeley and Republican state senator Penry Gustafson pushed back claims that they were not true Christians because of their stance.
“We in the South Carolina legislature are not gods. We don’t know what’s going on in other people’s lives. We don’t have the right to make decisions for others,” Seeley said.
House Republicans also repealed parts of the bill that would allow minors up to 12 weeks pregnant to file an abortion request in court.
Republican Majority Leader Shane Massey said last week that new regulations and definitions inserted by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives in South Carolina were delayed by two days of proceedings delayed by hundreds of Democratic amendments. was outlined.
The female senators entered the state capitol in unison on Tuesday, cheered by dozens of abortion rights supporters on the main floor. All five have a button that says ‘Elect more women’.
This week marks the fourth time abortion has been addressed by Congress since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022. During last month’s filibuster, five women criticized the male leadership’s repeated calls for debate. Continuing from the well, they sometimes talked about the body changes that occur during pregnancy and highlighted individual problems they wanted to solve.
Fifteen Democrats in the Senate oppose both abortion bans, leaving it largely to the Republican majority to debate the issue among themselves. Opponents argue that South Carolina’s high maternal mortality rate (with worse outcomes for black patients) will get worse under the new regulations.
Abortions are currently legal in South Carolina up to 22 weeks, but other regulations at three of the state’s clinics have largely blocked access beyond the first trimester. But amid Republican disagreements over how far access should be restricted, the law hasn’t changed and only recently began working toward a resolution.
Republican leaders focused on preliminary data from the state health department showing an increase in abortions in South Carolina.
The action comes a week after Republicans took action in the North Carolina legislature. started to enact Overriding the Democratic governor’s veto will ban abortion for 12 weeks, making Virginia one of the last states in the region with relatively easy access.
Lawmakers anticipate legal challenges to any ban that will eventually become law. In January of this year, the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned a similar 2021 law in a 3-2 ruling as a violation of the state’s constitutional right to privacy. But many Republicans believe the updated version will stand even after changing both the wording of the proposal and the composition of the court.
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The South Carolina Senate on Tuesday approved a bill banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy (before most people know they are pregnant) and sent it to governors who have promised to sign it.The proposal would reinstate a ban the U.S. Supreme Court had in place in South Carolina. overturned Last year’s Roe v. Wade ban, when it took effect, overturned It was ruled by the state Supreme Court for violating the state constitutional right to privacy.Republicans have sought an answer to this ruling. That’s because the ruling made abortions legal up to the 22nd week of pregnancy, and as other Southern states enacted stricter laws, the number of abortions performed in South Carolina surged.
The bill includes exceptions for fatal fetal abnormalities, patient life and health, rape and incest for up to 12 weeks. Doctors face felony charges and face up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Demonstrators and lawmakers gather with signatures and placards in the lobby of the South Carolina State Capitol on May 16, 2023. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster then returned the legislature to discuss the state Senate’s six-week abortion amendment. Prohibition bill.
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South Carolina Republican Congressman Nancy Mace told CBS News She voiced her opposition to the bill last week, specifically citing the mandatory reporting to police of victims of sexual assault.
“I do not support this particular bill because of police reporting requirements,” Mace said. “I am a rape victim myself. I was raped as a teenager when I was 16. I couldn’t live with myself if I had to call the police. Most rape victims report. No. This is a very traumatic experience.” Forcing people to report it to their local sheriff is wrong. it’s not the beginning. ” She was also critical of the bill’s 12-week limit on abortions for victims of rape and incest, and two doctors said the bill met the exception. He said he was required to prove it.”This is very difficult, especially for women and girls who have been raped, or for victims of incest,” Mace said. “It’s wrong. And the majority of Americans today, whether Republicans, Democrats, or independents, don’t. They’re not six-week bans. Fifteen weeks. Twenty weeks, with exceptions.”The chance for the Republican-led Senate to pass the bill came after the South Carolina House of Representatives withdrew. suggestion A near-total ban on abortion during pregnancy. Senators failed to get a vote in favor of the proposal after three attempts.The vote also urged other members of the Senate to adopt a 12-week abortion ban as three Republican women in the Senate battle additional restrictions a month after collaborating on a near-total ban filibuster. was done later. They joined all Democrats in voting against the bill.
In fiery speeches, three female Republican lawmakers said the 12-week proposal didn’t give women enough time to make decisions, and criticized changes such as requiring child support from the time they were pregnant to be ridiculous. . Republican State Senator Katrina Seeley endorsed the 12-week ban as a “real compromise.”Republicans said they had adjusted parts of the new law to pass judicial review. The author of the 3-2 state Supreme Court opinion overturning the ban was also replaced because he was forced to retire due to old age.Seeley and Republican state senator Penry Gustafson pushed back claims that they were not true Christians because of their stance.”We in the South Carolina legislature are not gods. We don’t know what’s going on in other people’s lives. We don’t have the right to make decisions for others,” Seeley said.House Republicans also repealed parts of the bill that would allow minors up to 12 weeks pregnant to file an abortion request in court.Republican Majority Leader Shane Massey said last week that new regulations and definitions inserted by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives in South Carolina were delayed by two days of proceedings delayed by hundreds of Democratic amendments. was outlined.The female senators entered the state capitol in unison on Tuesday, cheered by dozens of abortion rights supporters on the main floor. All five have a button that says ‘Elect more women’.
This week marks the fourth time abortion has been addressed by Congress since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022. During last month’s filibuster, five women criticized the male leadership’s repeated calls for debate. Continuing from the well, they sometimes talked about the body changes that occur during pregnancy and highlighted individual problems they wanted to solve.Fifteen Democrats in the Senate oppose both abortion bans, leaving it largely to the Republican majority to debate the issue among themselves. Opponents argue that South Carolina’s high maternal mortality rate (with worse outcomes for black patients) will get worse under the new regulations.Abortions are currently legal in South Carolina up to 22 weeks, but other regulations at three of the state’s clinics have largely blocked access beyond the first trimester. But amid Republican disagreements over how far access should be restricted, the law hasn’t changed and only recently began working toward a resolution.Republican leaders focused on preliminary data from the state health department showing an increase in abortions in South Carolina.The action comes a week after Republicans took action in the North Carolina legislature. started to enact Overriding the Democratic governor’s veto will ban abortion for 12 weeks, making Virginia one of the last states in the region with relatively easy access.Lawmakers anticipate legal challenges to any ban that will eventually become law. In January of this year, the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned a similar 2021 law in a 3-2 ruling as a violation of the state’s constitutional right to privacy. But many Republicans believe the updated version will stand even after changing both the wording of the proposal and the composition of the court.
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