South Dakota · South Dakota Codified Laws — Title 22, Crimes
SDCL Title 22 § 22-16-1.1: Fetal homicide--Felony--Application
What this law says, in plain English
Fetal homicide occurs when a person causes the death of an unborn child while knowing or reasonably knowing the woman was pregnant, with specific intent or knowledge requirements. It is classified as a Class B felony, with exceptions for consensual abortion.
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