This site and this blog post exist to make sure that people don’t just read about change or discuss it on social media, but to take real action.

So, read carefully. Then go out and take action.

H. 3457: What It Means & How to Stop It

What This Bill Does (The Short Version)

H. 3457 is a total abortion ban in South Carolina, except in cases where the mother’s life is at risk.
- No exceptions for rape, incest, or fatal fetal anomalies.
- Doctors can be charged with felonies for performing an abortion outside of the narrow exception.
- Women will likely be forced to travel out of state or resort to underground options.

Oh, this doesn’t affect you? Bull shit. Here is the hard truth nobody talks about.

What if it’s your 14 year old daughter gets pregnant by her uncle?
What if your wife is raped and gets pregnant by the perpetrator? Are you going to love that baby like your own, raising them with love and never see the perpetrator in there eyes?
What if it’s a choice of losing your wife, or saving a baby that is medically determined that it’s chance of survivor is 10%, and even if it survives, it will be brain damaged.
What if you are the woman and have no choice in the matter at all. My body, my choice, my ass.

These examples too harsh for you? This is reality. Let’s not forget that we live in reality. Vote NO!

How to Stop H. 3457 from Becoming Law

If you think this bill shouldn’t pass, here’s what you can do—broken down into real, actionable steps.

1. Understand the Process (How a Bill Becomes a Law in SC)

This bill isn’t law yet. It still has to pass:
1. Judiciary Committee (this is the best chance to kill it)
2. House Vote
3. Senate Vote
4. Governor’s Approval (or Veto)

2. Where You Can Make a Difference

Call, Email, or Meet Your State Legislators

The Judiciary Committee is reviewing this bill first. If they vote against it, the bill stops here.
Find your state legislators here: South Carolina State House Finder
Find your state Senators here: South Carolina State Senators
What to say? Keep it short, direct, and personal. I highly recommend downloading the 5Calls App to make the process even simpler (no affiliation).

Example Script

“I’m a South Carolina voter, and I oppose H. 3457. It bans abortion in all cases except medical emergencies, including rape and incest. This is extreme. Please vote NO.”

Show Up to Hearings & Protests

Committee hearings are often open to the public. If you can, attend and speak against the bill. I will update this list with direct links as soon as I find out more.

Talk to Friends & Family

Most people don’t follow politics daily. Bring this up in conversations, explain what it does in plain terms, and encourage people to call their representatives. Again, use 5Calls for simplicty.
Share real-world stories—many people change their minds when they hear how laws impact actual people, not just theoretical debates.

Pressure the Governor

If this bill passes the House and Senate, Governor McMaster gets the final say.
McMaster SUPPORTS abortion bans, but mass public pressure (calls, emails, and protests) could push him to reconsider a total ban without exceptions.

3. Support Pro-Choice Groups & Candidates

Groups like Planned Parenthood, WREN, and the ACLU of South Carolina are already fighting this battle. Support them through:
- Donations (to help with legal challenges)
- Volunteering (phone banking, voter outreach)
- Attending events & protests

Note

Adding Links Soon for direct support

Vote in every state election—most abortion laws are decided at the state level, not federal. Even local races (for state rep, state senate) matter a lot.

Final Thoughts

Stopping H. 3457 is possible, but only if enough people take action. If nothing happens, this will become law.

Step 1: Call/email your House Reps NOW (especially Judiciary Committee members).
Step 2: Spread the word—tell friends, family, and coworkers.
Step 3: Support organizations that are actively fighting this.

The clock is ticking. If you care about stopping this, now is the time to act.