The "Pregnancy Center Autonomy and Rights of Expression (CARE) Act" aims to provide legal protections for pregnancy centers in South Carolina, ensuring they can operate according to their life-affirming principles without government interference. The bill prohibits state and local officials from requiring pregnancy centers to perform or refer for abortions, provide abortion-inducing drugs or contraception, or promote such services in any way. It also protects the centers from being penalized for not offering these services and allows them to provide a range of support related to pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.

Additionally, the bill establishes a private right of action for pregnancy centers or any aggrieved parties to seek damages and other legal remedies if their rights under this chapter are violated. A prevailing party can recover threefold their actual damages, with a minimum recovery of $10,000, along with legal costs. The act emphasizes the importance of pregnancy centers in supporting women and families, and it is set to take effect upon the Governor's approval.