South Carolina 6-week abortion ban heads to governor's desk for approval
The South Carolina Senate passed a six-week abortion ban. It now heads to Gov. Henry McMaster's desk for approval, where it is expected to become law. South Carolina's state Senate has passed a six -week abortion ban, sending the bill to the governor 's desk where it is expected to be signed into law. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed a previous so-called "heartbeat ban" into law in 2021, but it was struck down by the state's Supreme Court in January. Fifteen states have ceased nearly all abortion services since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending federal protections for abortion rights. 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. Governor Henry McMaster speaks to media after Brian Gaines is sworn in as South Carolina Comptroller General at the South Carolina State House on Friday, May 11, 2023. Joshu...