A divisive bill that would ban all abortions immediately after conception, without exceptions for rape and incest, has gained support from more than one-third of Republicans in the South Carolina House of Representatives. However, some members of the GOP caucus, including two female lawmakers, have expressed opposition to the bill. Speaker of the House Murrell Smith and Majority Leader Davey Hiott are among the powerful leaders who have signed onto the legislation, citing encouragement from other Republican members who did not formally support it. The bill, known as the Human Life Protection Act, was heard in subcommittee and would not allow exceptions for rape, incest, or fatal fetal anomaly, except to prevent the death of the pregnant woman or in cases of a medical emergency. While the bill has sparked controversy within the Republican Party, it is not listed as a priority for the session. More than 65 people signed up to testify on the bill, with concerns raised about the lack of exceptions and the potential impact on women’s health. The debate surrounding the bill reflects the ongoing challenges faced by policymakers as they navigate contentious issues like abortion.
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