South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004

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Bill 3216


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A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE FUNDS, INCLUDING MEDICAID FUNDS, MAY NOT BE EXPENDED TO PERFORM A CIRCUMCISION ON A NEWBORN MALE.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 44-6-115.    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, state funds, including matching Medicaid funds, may not be expended to perform a circumcision on a newborn male."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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