COLUMBIA, S.C. — Gov. Henry McMaster on Wednesday called exceptions to South Carolina’s six-week abortion ban a “reasonable” approach, clarifying earlier remarks he gave to reporters when asked whether he’d sign more restrictive legislation without exceptions.
McMaster told reporters at the State Election Commission office that he wants the Legislature to send him a reasonable bill to ban abortions as legislators mull how restrictive to go following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
A Republican-led House panel recently proposed anti-abortion recommendations that removed rape and incest exceptions but kept the life and health of the mother. The full House Judiciary Committee is expected to consider the suggestions next month.
