South Dakota · South Dakota Codified Laws — Title 22, Crimes

SDCL Title 22 § 22-17-5.1: Procurement of abortion prohibited--Exception--Penalty

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person who administers, prescribes, procures, or uses any means to perform an abortion is guilty of a Class 6 felony, except when necessary to preserve the pregnant person's life.

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