Abortion
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes South Carolina law regarding abortion access for minors. It removes specific procedures related to judicial bypass, which were previously required for minors seeking abortions. The bill updates abortion counseling requirements to ensure minors are fully informed about obtaining an abortion without parental consent and directs the Department of Social Services to provide informational brochures to healthcare professionals. Sections of the code related to judicial bypass are also repealed.
Key provisions
- Eliminates reference to judicial bypass procedures in abortion counseling requirements.
- Updates abortion counseling requirements for minors.
- Directs the Department of Social Services to create and distribute informational brochures.
- Provides information on prenatal care, adoption services, and parental consent.
- Includes information on accessing mental health services.
Who is affected
- Pregnant minors
- Healthcare professionals
- Parents of pregnant minors
- The Department of Social Services
- Judicial system (indirectly, through removal of judicial bypass)
Notable changes
- Removal of judicial bypass procedures for minors seeking abortions.
- Shift in focus to providing comprehensive information to minors about alternative options.
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