South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

S 0778 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSED ABORTION CLINICS AND AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS OR MEDICAL PRACTICES ARE UNQUALIFIED TO PROVIDE FAMILY PLANNING UNDER THE STATE'S MEDICAID PROGRAM, TO PROHIBIT STATE AND LOCAL FUNDS FOR FAMILY PLANNING TO BE APPROPRIATED TO A LICENSED ABORTION CLINIC AND AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS AND MEDICAL PRACTICES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH MUST PROVIDE A LIST OF QUALIFIED FAMILY PLANNING SERVICE PROVIDERS.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (Senate Journal-page 49)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Prohibit Medicaid Funding for Family Planning by Abortion Providers

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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (Senate Journal-page 49)

  2. Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 49)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (168)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 0778 do?
Prohibit Medicaid Funding for Family Planning by Abortion Providers
Who sponsors S 0778?
S 0778 is sponsored by Senator Richard J. Cash and Senator A. Shane Massey.
What is the current status of S 0778?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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