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South Dakota · Through 2026-08-31 · Newer source version available

SDCL § 22-17-14: Coercion to undergo abortion--Penalty.

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  1. TITLE 22. CRIMES
  2. CHAPTER 22-17. UNAUTHORIZED ABORTION

A person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if the person:

(1) In any manner other than that set forth in § 22-17-13.1, 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.

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