South Carolina Governor Signs Bill Banning Most Abortions, Planned Parenthood Files Lawsuit

South Carolina governor Henry McMaster signed a bill into law Thursday that would ban most abortions.

On Wednesday the South Carolina House passed the bill by an overwhelming 79-35 vote before sending it to the desk of Governor McMaster, who was eagerly awaiting to sign it.

“There’s a lot of happy hearts beating across South Carolina right now,” McMaster said during the signing ceremony.