Bill targeting telehealth abortions passes House. Some Republicans wanted more.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: February 5, 2026

Words: 1,354

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — The House approved legislation Wednesday designed to strengthen South Carolina’s existing ban on mailing drugs that cause an abortion, which Democrats said went too far but a hardline faction of the chamber’s GOP supermajority argued didn’t go far enough.

The 81-31 vote followed more than five hours of floor debate. One Republican voted “no.” One Democrat voted for the bill. Seven legislators were there but didn’t vote.

Legislators made two changes: One …

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