Mia McLeod

Mia McLeod
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
2017
Preceded by Joel Lourie
Personal details
Born (1968-08-19) August 19, 1968[1][2]
Bennettsville, South Carolina[1]
Political party Democratic
Residence Columbia, South Carolina
Alma mater University of South Carolina (B.A.)[1]
University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D.)[1]
Profession Attorney
Communications consultant[1]
Website www.miaforhouse.com

Mia S. McLeod is a Democratic member of the South Carolina State Senate, serving since 2017. She previously served in the South Carolina State House from 2011 to 2016. McLeod has criticized what she describes as the "old guard" of South Carolina politics.[3]

Family and background

McLeod is the daughter of the late James S. and Shirley J. McLeod. Prior to her election to the South Carolina State Legislature, McLeod worked in various state agencies including the Office of the South Carolina Attorney General.[1]

Legislation

In response to recent restrictions on abortion rights in her state, McLeod sponsored a bill (H. 4544) in December 2015 that would impose similar restrictions for access to Viagra and similar drugs that treat erectile dysfunction.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Representative Mia S. McLeod". South Carolina Legislature. South Carolina Legislative Services Agency. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  2. ↑ "United States Public Records, 1970-2009: Butler Maymia Mcleod". Family Search. Intellectual Reserve, Inc. 2015. Retrieved 19 Dec 2015.
  3. ↑ Hinshaw, Dawn (16 December 2012). "Richland lawmaker not afraid to stir the pot". The State. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  4. ↑ "'Viagra bill' mimics state's restrictions on abortion". MSNBC. 19 December 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
  5. ↑ "H. 4544". South Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved 19 Dec 2015. TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 88 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE PRESCRIPTION OF DRUGS INTENDED TO TREAT SYMPTOMS OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
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