Legislative Priorities
In 2025 we will be working on the following priorities.
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1. Human Life Protection Act
“We believe that all human life has intrinsic worth and should be legally protected at all stages” 2024 SCGOP Platform P.6.
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2. Parental Rights in Medical
“We believe in promoting sexual purity before marriage and requiring parental permission for minors to access birth control.” “We support legislation that safeguards a patient’s legal choice and limits all forms of government bureaucracy.” 2024 SCGOP Platform P.9,13.
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3. Dismantle DEI Act
“We oppose “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) or any other Social Justice Policy impositions on South Carolina citizens.” “We believe that no one can guarantee equality of results, only equality of opportunity.” 2024 SCGOP Platform, P. 5.
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4. Definitions Bill
“We believe that there are two genders and the so-called “gender identity” movement is a direct threat to our children. We oppose any form of gender reassignment.” 2024 SCGOP Platform, P.8.
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5. Adoption Reform
“We believe adoption is a loving and a viable alternative to abortion. We extend compassion to women who have experienced abortion and support pregnancy centers across the state that help women in need.” 2024 SCGOP Platform P.6.
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6. Parental Rights in Education
“We oppose federal intrusions into local schooling and believe parental authority should take precedent… We believe every child should receive comprehensive civics instruction, but we reject the introduction of political systems like critical race theory (CRT) in our schools.” “We believe no legislation, or any curriculum offered by the State Department of Education, should attempt to redefine marriage.” 2024 SCGOP Platform pp. 8,12.
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7. Tax Deduct. for Disabled Vets
“We honor all South Carolinians who have served honorably in the military.” 2024 SCGOP Platform p. 10.
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8. School Choice
“We believe all children in the State should have the opportunity to receive a quality education. We believe school choice should be available to all students.” 2024 SCGOP Platform, p.12.
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9. Student Physical Privacy Act
“We believe that competition in physical sports should be based on biological gender. We believe that there are two genders and the so-called ‘gender identity’ movement is a direct threat to our children. We oppose any form of gender reassignment.” 2024 SCGOP Platform pp. 8, 12.
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10. Ten Commandments in School
“We believe in the constitutionality of expressions of religion as part of public meetings, functions, and monuments. We call for the return to Judeo-Christian values.” 2024 SCGOP Platform p. 9.
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11. Fallen First Responder Act
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12. Maternal Health for Inmates
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13. FORUM Act
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14. ESG Farming
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15. School Chaplain Bill