South Dakota § 34-12D-25 Cause of action for compensatory and punitive damages for assisting suicide.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 34-12D-25 — Cause of action for compensatory and punitive damages for assisting suicide.

South Dakota § 34-12D-25

Title 34PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 34-12CLIVING WILLS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 34-12D-25 (2026).

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Any person given standing by subdivision 34-12D-24(1) or (2) or the person who would have committed suicide, in the case of an attempt, may maintain a cause of action against any person who violates or attempts to violate § 22-16-37 for compensatory damages and punitive damages. An action under this section may be brought whether or not the plaintiff had prior knowledge of the violation or attempt.

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Any person given standing by subdivision 34-12D-24(1) or (2) or the person who would have committed suicide, in the case of an attempt, may maintain a cause of action against any person who violates or attempts to violate § 22-16-37 for compensatory damages and punitive damages. An action under this section may be brought whether or not the plaintiff had prior knowledge of the violation or attempt.