The bill H. 4691 seeks to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 44-6-120, which clarifies that organizations and their affiliated providers classified as abortion clinics under Section 44-41-75 are not qualified to provide family planning services within the South Carolina Medicaid program. The bill explicitly prohibits the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services from directing Medicaid funds to these organizations, reinforcing the state's longstanding policy against using taxpayer dollars for abortion services.

This legislative action follows a series of state measures aimed at restricting the funding of abortion services, including previous executive orders and legislative provisions. The bill is positioned as a response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood of the South Atlantic, which affirmed the state's authority to determine Medicaid provider qualifications. The proposed changes are intended to align state law with this ruling and further solidify the state's commitment to protecting unborn children while ensuring that family planning services are provided by qualified entities.

Statutes affected:
12/17/2025: 44-6-120
Latest Version: 44-6-120