South Dakota Statutes
§ 34-23A-69 — Abortion of unborn child capable of feeling pain prohibited--Felony--Exceptions.
South Dakota § 34-23A-69
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 34-23A-69 (2026).
Text
It is a Class 6 felony to intentionally or recklessly perform, or attempt to perform, an abortion of an unborn child capable of feeling pain unless it is a medical emergency. No penalty may be assessed against the woman upon whom the abortion is performed, or attempted to be performed.
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Legislative History
SL 2016, ch 180, § 3; SL 2017, ch 161, § 1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 34-1-1
§ 34-1-1§ 34-1-1.1
Department reorganized and continued.§ 34-1-15
§ 34-1-15§ 34-1-19
Repealed§ 34-1-2
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Bluebook (online)
South Dakota § 34-23A-69, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/34-23A-69.