S.C. Code § 62-5-507

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 62-5-507 - Pregnancy of principal

If a principal has been diagnosed as pregnant, life-sustaining procedures may not be withheld or withdrawn pursuant to the health care power of attorney during the course of the principal's pregnancy. This subsection does not otherwise affect the agent's authority to make decisions concerning the principal's obstetrical and other health care during the course of the pregnancy.

Added by 2016 S.C. Acts, Act No. 279 (SB 778), s 2, eff. 1/1/2017.

1992 Act No. 306, Section 1; 2005 Act No. 172, Section 1; 2006 Act No. 365, Section 1; 2008 Act No. 303, Sections 2, 3, eff 6/11/2008; 2010 Act No. 244, Section 41, eff 6/7/2010; formerly 1976 Code Section 62-5-504.