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 in accordance with their life-affirming principles without government interference. The bill prohibits state and local authorities from requiring these centers to perform or refer for abortions, provide abortion-inducing drugs or contraception, or promote such services. Additionally, it 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.

The legislation also establishes a private right of action for pregnancy centers or any aggrieved parties to seek damages for violations of the act, with provisions for recovering threefold actual damages, a minimum of $10,000, and legal costs. The bill emphasizes the importance of pregnancy centers in supporting women and families, asserting their role in providing comprehensive care and resources. It includes a severability clause to maintain the act's validity even if parts are deemed unconstitutional.