South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 1158: Human Embryos
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1158 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on April 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Human Embryos. Primary sponsor: Matt Leber (Republican), Danny Verdin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
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 CHAPTER 140 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE GENETIC MODIFICATION OF HUMAN EMBRYOS TO ALTER THE BIOLOGICAL SEX OF A HUMAN EMBRYO, TO CREATE PENALTIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Danny Verdin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
- Introduced and read first time