Late last night the South Carolina Senate passed their version of the state budget, and we have great news: they voted against attempts to remove state health insurance coverage of abortion in cases of rape and incest!
This did not occur without one last effort by anti-choice Senator David Thomas (R-8) to reinstate the House's language, which stripped coverage in those extreme cases. Thanks to YOUR countless emails, phone calls and hand written letters, this amendment was defeated by a vote of 17-24.
Sen. Ray Cleary voted to table this amendment! Send an email right now and THANK him today!
While we celebrate a victory today, it cannot go unnoticed that 17 senators voted to ban insurance coverage for state employees in cases of rape and incest. This is unconscionable and is a reminder that we still have a lot of work to do. We must continue the fight against the attack on women's reproductive healthcare in South Carolina.
Thank you for all that you do! I encourage you to stay engaged and continue to make a difference in South Carolina!
Best,
Sloane Whelan
SC Field Coordinator
PS: Don't forget to thank your senator for standing up for victims of sexual assault! Click here to send an email!
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