South Carolina Set to Enact New Law Banning Most Abortions After 12 Weeks of Pregnancy

South Carolina is set to enact a new law that will ban most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The proposal restores a ban that was in place prior to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade last year, but was overturned by the state’s highest court because it violated the state Constitution’s right to privacy.

Republicans have been searching for a way to reduce the number of abortions taking place in South Carolina, as most other Southern states have enacted stricter laws. The new bill includes exceptions for fatal fetal anomalies, the patient’s life and health, and rape or incest up to 12 weeks.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, and will make South Carolina one of the last bastions in the region for those seeking legal abortions. The bill has been met with both praise and criticism from both sides of the aisle, with some arguing that it is too restrictive and others arguing that it does not go far enough.

The bill is expected to be signed into law by Governor Henry McMaster, who has been a vocal supporter of the bill. It is unclear how the bill will be enforced, or what the consequences will be for those who violate the law.

The new law is sure to be a contentious issue in the coming months, as both sides of the debate continue to battle over the issue of abortion rights. It remains to be seen how the law will be received by the public, and what impact it will have on the state of South Carolina.