South Carolina senators approved a bill Thursday that would outlaw abortions in the state if a fetal heartbeat can be detected.
After days of debate, senators voted, 30-13, in favor of Senate Bill 1, which would criminalize abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detectable except in cases of a medical emergency, rape, incest or a fetal anomaly.
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