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Henry McMaster, governor of South Carolina, has signed a bill into law that bans abortion after six weeks. This new law will help protect the unborn children in the state. Despite the victory, the governor noted that the fight is far from over. The state will continue to fight for the protection of life.
Tim Scott, who recently announced his intention to run for president, was pleased to see that South Carolina had passed a bill that would protect the culture of life.
Effective immediately, abortion will be banned in the state if a fetal heartbeat can be detected. Those who violate the law could face felony charges and have their licenses revoked.
With my signature, the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act is now law and will begin saving the lives of unborn children immediately. We stand ready to defend this legislation against any challenges because there is no more important right than the right to life.
— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) May 25, 2023
Although this is not the first time that South Carolina has enacted a ban on abortion, it is still expected to face legal challenges. The state Supreme Court overturned a similar ban in 2021. With a Republican-controlled government, there is a good chance that this legislation will be able to withstand the challenges that will come.
Jenny Black, the head of Planned Parenthood South Carolina, has criticized the new law. She claimed that it is another attempt by the state legislature to take away women's rights to make their own healthcare decisions. She also noted that the bill was rushed through despite the warnings of health care providers.
The passage of the new law is a significant step in the right direction in protecting the unborn child in South Carolina. The Republican-controlled state government under Governor Henry McMaster is expected to implement the new legislation in a lasting manner.
Source: Townhall
