COLUMBIA, S.C. (TheBlaze/AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed legislation outlawing most abortions at 20 weeks beyond fertilization.
The law took effect Wednesday with the Republican governor’s signature. The only exceptions are if the mother’s life is in jeopardy or a doctor determines the fetus can’t survive outside the womb.
These bans are now in effect in 13 states and blocked by court challenges in three other. South Dakota’s ban takes effect July 1.
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