Chip Campsen III voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Title: Amends Abortion Laws
Vote to pass a bill that amends abortion laws to prohibit abortion after 6 weeks.
Prohibits abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected, usually found at 6 weeks gestation, with exemptions for the following situations, including (Sec. 1):
The pregnant individuals life or health is in danger;
Fatal fetal abnormality; and
Sexual assault victims if pregnancy is before 12 weeks.
Authorizes a physician to perform an aboriton on a minor if they have successfully petitioned the court for an order granting such request (Sec. 1).
Specifies that an individual found to have violated the provisions of this bill shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction fined $10,000 and/or imprisoned for a term of 2 years (Sec. 1).
Title: Amends Abortion Laws