HB1169

This bill clarifies when doctors can perform abortions in South Dakota to save a pregnant woman's life or prevent serious physical harm, requiring them to determine the woman faces a substantial risk of death or permanent damage to a major bodily function before proceeding. The bill also requires that any such abortion must take place at a hospital and mandates doctors to report details about the procedure to the Department of Health within 30 days, including patient demographics, the medical reason, method used, and fetal age.