Yesterday evening, by a 27-19 vote, the S.C. Senate passed S. 474: the Fetal Heartbeat Act. The bill — which protects unborn children from abortion upon detection of a baby’s heartbeat — now goes to Gov. Henry McMaster for his signature. The bill can be signed as early as this week.  

The Fetal Heartbeat Act is the strongest pro-life bill the state General Assembly has ever passed. The Catholic Conference thanks Senate leadership for coming together to pass a life-affirming bill that protects babies and their mothers.  

We anticipate the abortion industry will file an immediate legal challenge. The battle will now move to the courts. For now, this is an incredible victory for life in the Palmetto State. Praise be to God!

Click HERE to send a letter of gratitude to your senator.