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South Carolina Bill Treats Abortion as Homicide, Sparks Controversy

11/19/2025

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South Carolina Senate Bill 323, the Unborn Child Protection Act, would treat abortion as homicide and impose up to 30 years in prison for women and those who assist.
The bill eliminates rape and incest exceptions and could criminalize contraception methods like IUDs.
Some anti-abortion groups back the bill, while mainstream organizations warn penalties could criminalize women.
Senate leaders have not guaranteed further advancement after the subcommittee review.

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South Carolina Senate Bill 323, the Unborn Child Protection Act, would treat abortion as homicide and impose up to 30 years in prison for women and those who assist.
The bill eliminates rape and incest exceptions and could criminalize contraception methods like IUDs.
Some anti-abortion groups back the bill, while mainstream organizations warn penalties could criminalize women.
Senate leaders have not guaranteed further advancement after the subcommittee review.