Abortion in South Carolina is illegal after detection of a "fetal heartbeat", [1] usually around 6 weeks from the woman's last menstrual period, when many women are not yet aware that they are pregnant. [2] On May 25, 2023, Governor Henry McMaster signed a 6-week ban, and it took effect immediately. [3]

Nov 11, 2024 · Here's what to know about abortion laws in S.C. as some states vote to codify abortion rights into their constitutions.

Dec 11, 2024 · The decision to have an abortion prior to the viability of her fetus shall be solely that of the pregnant woman in consultation with her physician. Section 44-140-30. An abortion may be performed or induced by a physician after a fetus reaches viability only with a pregnant woman's consent and only when the:

As of the start of 2025, South Carolina law does not place laws on abortion in the first six weeks of pregnancy. The law also provides exceptions in certain cases of saving the pregnant person’s life, preventing serious risk to the pregnant person’s physical health, if the fetus is not expected to survive the pregnancy, or if the pregnancy ...

The court shall consider the emotional development, maturity, intellect, and understanding of the minor; the nature and possible consequences of the abortion and of the alternatives to the abortion; and other evidence that the court may find useful in determining whether the minor should be granted the right on her own behalf to consent to the ...

Aug 23, 2023 · South Carolina is enforcing a six-week abortion ban after the state Supreme Court declared the ban constitutional on August 23, 2023.

May 25, 2023 · South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Thursday signed a bill into law that will limit most abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.

May 25, 2023 · South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed a six-week abortion ban into law Thursday, with it going into effect immediately. The new ban prohibits all abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected, which generally occurs at six weeks of pregnancy, with limited exceptions, according to the ban.

Oct 22, 2024 · In South Carolina, abortion is legal until the alleged detection of a fetal heartbeat at six weeks. Exceptions are possible during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy for rape, incest, medical emergencies, or fatal fetal anomalies.

Jan 5, 2023 · The South Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the state’s six-week abortion ban, ruling the privacy rights in the state constitution protect abortion access.