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South Carolina's Controversial Bill Aims to Criminalize Abortions

9/10/2025

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South Carolina's Senate Bill 323, the Unborn Child Protection Act, will be reviewed on October 1, aiming to significantly restrict abortions.
The bill equates abortion to homicide, removing exceptions for rape, incest, and fetal diagnosis.
It permits criminal prosecution of abortion providers, with penalties up to 30 years in prison.
Concerns arise regarding its potential impact on contraception and fertility treatments.
Critics claim it infringes on First Amendment rights and may criminalize assistance for women seeking abortions.

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Story summary

South Carolina's Senate Bill 323, the Unborn Child Protection Act, will be reviewed on October 1, aiming to significantly restrict abortions.
The bill equates abortion to homicide, removing exceptions for rape, incest, and fetal diagnosis.
It permits criminal prosecution of abortion providers, with penalties up to 30 years in prison.
Concerns arise regarding its potential impact on contraception and fertility treatments.
Critics claim it infringes on First Amendment rights and may criminalize assistance for women seeking abortions.