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S 1095

Prohibit Abortions

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Richard Cash and 5 co-sponsors

South Carolina bill would prohibit abortion statewide; referred to committee with no details yet on exceptions or enforcement mechanisms.

Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs
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Bill Summary · S 1095

Legislative bill overview

S 1095 proposes to prohibit abortions in South Carolina. The bill was introduced on April 1, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs. No additional details about exceptions (such as for health risks, rape, or incest) or enforcement mechanisms are provided in the information available.

Why is this important

Abortion policy directly affects reproductive healthcare access for South Carolina residents and represents one of the most contentious issues in American politics. The outcome could significantly impact women's medical decision-making, healthcare provider obligations, and potentially criminal liability depending on how exceptions and enforcement are structured.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of exceptions: Whether the prohibition includes exceptions for cases involving fetal abnormalities, threats to maternal health, rape, or incest—or whether it is absolute
  • Enforcement mechanism: Whether enforcement targets providers, patients, or both; what penalties apply; and how investigations would be conducted
  • Constitutional challenges: Potential conflict with existing legal precedents regarding reproductive rights and state authority, depending on current case law at time of consideration

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

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