SDCL § 34-23A-69: Abortion of unborn child capable of feeling pain prohibited--Felony--Exceptions.
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 34. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
- CHAPTER 34-23A. PERFORMANCE OF ABORTIONS
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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