This bill prohibits the use of chemical abortion drugs (including mifepristone and similar medications) in South Dakota by defining them in state law and clarifying they are not covered under prenatal medical services. The bill makes an exception only in cases of medical emergencies, as defined by a physician's determination that the pregnancy poses a threat to the woman's life or could cause serious, irreversible harm to her health. Violators of this prohibition would face penalties under South Dakota law.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 329
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 40, NAYS 27. H.J. 416
House of Representatives Motion to amend H.J. 415
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 6.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 156
First Reading House H.J. 139
Steven Haugaard
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Health and Human Services — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Do Pass