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TexasTowelie

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Thu Feb 11, 2021, 11:12 PM Feb 2021

Lawmakers poised to pass 'heartbeat bill' banning most abortions

A bill that would effectively ban most abortions in South Carolina has been advancing quickly through the Statehouse.

After past failed attempts, this appears to be the year the so-called “heartbeat bill” will be signed into law in the Palmetto State.

Similar laws have been passed in almost a dozen other conservative states, but none are enforced because of court challenges.

The same is bound to happen with South Carolina’s ban, if it’s passed, so the policies won’t take effect anytime soon — if ever.

Read more: https://www.postandcourier.com/understandsc/understand-sc-lawmakers-poised-to-pass-heartbeat-bill-banning-most-abortions/article_ec806106-6bd2-11eb-95d5-3bf0aba61a47.html

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