The bill H. 4130 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding a new section, 44-7-400, which prohibits healthcare providers from designating miscarriages as abortions in patient medical records. This legislation specifies that, despite the reporting requirements to the Department of Public Health outlined in Section 44-41-60, any medical record for a patient whose pregnancy has ended due to a miscarriage cannot be coded or labeled as an abortion or related medical procedure by healthcare facilities or practitioners.

The bill is intended to clarify the distinction between miscarriages and abortions in medical documentation, ensuring that miscarriages are not misclassified. If enacted, this law would take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
03/05/2025: 44-7-400
Latest Version: 44-7-400