S.D. Codified Laws § 22-17-14

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024

Section 22-17-14 - Coercion to undergo abortion-Penalty

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.

SDCL 22-17-14

SL 2021, ch 206, §2; SL 2022, ch 61, §3.

Amended by S.L. 2022, ch. 61,s. 3, eff. 7/1/2022.

Added by S.L. 2021, ch. 206,s. 2, eff. 7/1/2021.