There is a newer version
of
this Section
2020 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 22 - Crimes
Chapter 17 - Unauthorized Abortion
Section 22-17-14 - Coercion--Abortion--Misdemeanor or felony.
Universal Citation: SD Codified L § 22-17-14 (2020)
22-17-14. Coercion--Abortion--Misdemeanor or felony.
A person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if the person:
(1)Coerces, compels, or attempts to compel a pregnant woman to undergo an abortion;
(2)Requires a pregnant woman to agree to a provision that if she refuses to undergo an abortion, it is a breach of a contract; or
(3)Requires a pregnant woman to agree to a provision that results in her assuming any cost, obligation, or responsibility for refusing to undergo an abortion.
A subsequent offense of this section is a Class 6 felony.
Source: SL 2021, ch 206, ยง 2.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. South Dakota may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
