COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– On Wednesday, May 14, the South Carolina Supreme Court has made a decision on Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit against the state.

In its ruling, the justices upheld the 2023 Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act.

The law states that an abortion cannot be performed after “ a biologically identifiable moment in time, which a medical professional may objectively determine to have occurred by the existence of the ‘cardiac activity’”.

The 2023 law does provide exceptions in the case of rape, incest, or a danger to the life of the mother.

“Time and time again, we have defended the right to life in South Carolina, and time and time again, we have prevailed,” said Governor Henry McMaster . “Today’s ruling is another clear and decisive victory that will ensure the lives of countless unborn children remain protected and that South Carolina continues to lead the charge in defending the sanctity of life.”