2021-2022 Regular SessionSouth Carolina Legislature

H4047: SC Minor Child Compassion and Protection Act

Legislative Summary

Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, To Enact The "south Carolina Vulnerable Child Compassion And Protection Act" By Adding Chapter 139 To Title 44 So As To Prohibit The Performance Of A Medical Procedure Or The Prescription Or Issuance Of Medication, Upon Or To A Minor, That Is Intended To Alter The Appearance Of The Minor's Gender Or Delay Puberty, With Exceptions; To Create Criminal Penalties; And For Other Purposes.

Bill History

3/9/2021
Introduced and read first time
House of Representatives
3/9/2021
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
House of Representatives
3/10/2021
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: McGarry
House of Representatives
3/18/2021
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hyde, Fry, Crawford
House of Representatives
3/22/2021
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Huggins
House of Representatives
4/6/2021
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Atkinson
House of Representatives
1/25/2022
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hill
House of Representatives