South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

S 0781 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION ACT" BY AMENDING SECTIONS 44-41-630 AND 44-41-650, RELATING TO THE "FETAL HEARTBEAT AND PROTECTION FROM ABORTION ACT", SO AS TO PROHIBIT ABORTIONS AFTER CONCEPTION; BY PROVIDING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THE RIGHT TO INTERVENE IN LEGAL CHALLENGES TO THE ACT; AND TO RETITLE ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44, AS "LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION".

Last action — Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (Senate Journal-page 50)

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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

Life Begins at Conception Act

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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (Senate Journal-page 50)

  2. Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 50)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 0781 do?
Life Begins at Conception Act
Who sponsors S 0781?
S 0781 is sponsored by Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber.
What is the current status of S 0781?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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