A health care practitioner may not be scheduled for or assigned to directly or indirectly perform, facilitate, or participate in an abortion unless the practitioner first affirmatively consents in writing to perform, facilitate, or participate in the abortion.
HISTORY: 2022 Act No. 235 (H.4776), Section 2, eff June 17, 2022.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 139 - Medical Ethics And Diversity Act
Section 44-139-10. Legislative findings; public policy; purpose.
Section 44-139-20. Definitions.
Section 44-139-30. Right of conscience; no liability for exercising right; limitations; referrals.
Section 44-139-40. Discrimination prohibited; disclosure of objections; construction of chapter.
Section 44-139-60. Preemption.
Section 44-139-80. Refusal to provide health care services based on race prohibited.