South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4638: Human Embryos
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4638 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Human Embryos. Primary sponsor: Melissa Oremus (Republican), John McCravy (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Bill Chumley (Republican), Joe White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 43, TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF HUMAN EMBRYOS CREATED BY IN VITRO FERTILIZATION; AND TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Oremus | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| John McCravy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Bill Chumley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Joe White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled