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SC · S0717In committee

Mothers and Preborns Act

Where it is in the process
Plain-English Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "mothers And Preborns Act"; By Adding Section 44-37-80 So As To Create The Office Of The Healthy Newborn Ombudsman In The Department Of Health And Human Services And To Provide For The Duties And Authority Of The Ombudsman; And By Amending Section 44-41-340, Relating To The Publication Of Materials Regarding Available Assistance Concerning Pregnancy, So As To Provide That The Brochure Or Other Written Materials Provided For In Section 44-3…

Where Orgs Stand

This bill would create the Healthy Mother and Healthy Newborn Ombudsman Office within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS). The office would be led by an ombudsman appointed by the Director of DHHS. Like several anti-abortion bills introduced this session, S. 717 would insert the phrase "preborn human" into state law.

Healthy Mother and Healthy Newborn Ombudsman. Status: Amendments.

Source: aclusc.orgVerified 2026-04-28
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