South Dakota Statutes

§ 22-17-6 — Intentional killing of human fetus by unauthorized injury to mother.

South Dakota § 22-17-6
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 22CRIMES
Ch. 22-15UNAUTHORIZED ABORTION

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S.D. Codified Laws § 22-17-6 (2026).

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Any person who intentionally kills a human fetus by causing an injury to its mother, which is not authorized by chapter 34-23A , is guilty of a Class 4 felony.

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Related

Wheeldon v. Madison
374 N.W.2d 367 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1985)
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Legislative History

SL 1977, ch 189, § 45.

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