GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. —
Senate Bill 323 in South Carolina could redefine contraception, potentially limiting access to birth control methods for women. The bill, which will be officially introduced when the Senate session begins, has already sparked public debate.
The bill changes the definition of contraception to a device, chemical, or drug that prevents conception, whereas the current law includes prevention of conception, ovulation, and implantation on a woman's uterine wall.
This change would mean that birth control pills, IUDs, vaginal rings, implants and Plan B would not be considered legal contraception under the new law if passed.
According to a study done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 65% of women between the ages of 15 and 49 used some form o