We need YOU —and your power as a constituent—as the Senate takes up draconian abortion legislation on September 7.
After thousands of South Carolinians raised their voice in opposition— and hundreds packed the State House— the House of Representatives passed an extreme abortion ban on August 30.
This means that H.5399 will now go to the Senate for debate. South Carolina already has an extreme abortion law on the books. While it was in effect for 6 weeks, the law caused immeasurable harm to the people in our state.
Now we need everyone to call your senator immediately and tell them to vote NO on H. 5399 before the bill is debated on the Senate floor on Wednesday, September 7. Phone calls and in-person meetings are the MOST effective thing you can do to move legislators.
The asks
Before September 7, call —or visit —your senator. Again.
Even if you've called once, call again. (If you can make an in-person connection, that's always ideal!) Ask your personal Senator to vote NO. to H.5399.
Identify yourself as a CONSTITUENT, the most powerful voice there is. A friendly office assistant will answer and note your views.
Pack the State House in a show of opposition.
- Senate Medical Affairs Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 6, 10 am, Gressette Building on the State House grounds, room 105
- Full Senate returns to debate the bill: Wednesday, Sept. 7, 10 am, State House lobby, 2nd floor
The LWVSC position
The League is not asking for additional exceptions to be written into H.5399. Decisions around abortion are the moral right of those who are pregnant and are too complex for a limited array of legislated guidelines and exceptions. Most doctors and theologians from many religious groups agree with us. See our testimony:
