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S 717

Mothers and Preborns Act

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Alexander and 3 co-sponsors

South Carolina bill addressing legal protections for pregnancies and prenatal development, advancing through committee with amendments as of February 2026.

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Bill Summary · S 717

Legislative bill overview

S 717, the Mothers and Preborns Act, is a South Carolina bill currently in committee that addresses legal protections and rights related to pregnancy and prenatal development. The bill was introduced in January 2026 and received a favorable committee report with amendments in February 2026. Specific statutory language is not publicly available in the materials provided, making detailed analysis of its exact provisions difficult.

Why is this important

The bill's title suggests it deals with substantive legal questions regarding maternal and fetal rights, which are constitutionally and politically contentious issues in the United States. Legislative action in this area affects healthcare policy, reproductive law, and the legal status of developing pregnancies—matters with significant implications for pregnant individuals, healthcare providers, and medical practice.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of legal personhood and rights: The bill likely addresses when legal protections attach to prenatal life, which intersects with abortion law, medical ethics, and constitutional questions about personhood
  • Healthcare provider liability and practice: Changes to legal frameworks affecting pregnancy may alter medical decision-making, liability exposure, and clinical practice standards for obstetricians and other providers
  • Maternal autonomy vs. fetal protection: Balancing maternal medical decision-making authority with legal protections for prenatal life remains deeply contested across political, religious, and ethical perspectives

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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