Both chambers hear abortion bans on Tues., Feb. 7

Both chambers hear abortion bans on Tues., Feb. 7

Time Range For Action Alert: 
February 2, 2023 to February 7, 2023

your voice matters

Both the SC Senate and House are focused on swiftly passing abortion bans with limited exceptions next Tuesday. 

People across the country have made it clear: we support access to abortion. Politicians shouldn’t be in control of our lives. We should! It’s time that our laws and policies reflect our values. 

Take action today to tell SC legislators you demand abortion access in South Carolina. VOTE NO on all abortion bans.

The ask

By Monday, Feb.6, make four calls -- or arrange an in-person meeting.

  1. Senate Medical Affairs Chairman Danny Verdin,: Columbia office phone:  (803) 212-6250
  2. YOUR senator  Find your legislator. 
  3. House Judiciary Committee Chair Weston Newton, Columbia office phone:  (803) 734-3120
  4. YOUR representative  Find your legislator. 

A friendly office assistant will answer. When applicable, identify yourself as a CONSTITUENT, the most powerful voice there is. No answer? Leave a message. 

Talking points 

Abortion bans deprive citizens of religious freedom, due process, privacy, and basic moral agency in a decision that is personally, medically, spiritually, and economically complex.

Bans such as those currently proposed in the General Assembly are not just violations of our individual rights, but cruel.

Make it personal Add your perspective and stories. Let legislators know how their decisions will affect current and future South Carolinians. 

For more info, refer to our 1.25.2023 League Testimony before the House Constitutional Laws Committee

 

Issues referenced by this action alert: 
Public Policy on Reproductive Choices