The South Carolina House of Representatives yesterday passed “Fetal Heartbeat” legislation, which would significantly reduce abortions in the state.
The bill, S. 1, would require doctors to perform an ultrasound to detect a heartbeat before performing an abortion. If one is detected, doctors would be prohibited from performing an abortion except when the mother was the victim of rape or incest, if the mothers health is in jeopardy or if the fetus has anomalies incompatible with life. However, if a woman asks for an abortion because she was the victim or rape or incest, the doctor is required to report the crime to local law enforcement.
The legislation, supported by S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster (R), had already passed the state Senate by a wide margin on Jan. 28.
Although the bill has overwhelming support and passed by a 79-35 bi-partisan vote, House Democrats staged a series of outbursts to try and slow or stop the vote.
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The bill, S. 1, would require doctors to perform an ultrasound to detect a heartbeat before performing an abortion. If one is detected, doctors would be prohibited from performing an abortion except when the mother was the victim of rape or incest, if the mothers health is in jeopardy or if the fetus has anomalies incompatible with life. However, if a woman asks for an abortion because she was the victim or rape or incest, the doctor is required to report the crime to local law enforcement.
The legislation, supported by S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster (R), had already passed the state Senate by a wide margin on Jan. 28.
Although the bill has overwhelming support and passed by a 79-35 bi-partisan vote, House Democrats staged a series of outbursts to try and slow or stop the vote.