HB 1220 protects women from criminal prosecution if they have an abortion that violates South Dakota law. Currently, South Dakota bans most abortions, but this bill ensures that the woman herself cannot be charged with a crime for obtaining one—only the provider could face legal consequences. This change makes clear that criminal liability falls on those performing unlawful abortions, not on the women who seek them.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 544
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 510
Signed by the President S.J. 458
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 506
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 1. S.J. 426
Senate Remove from Consent Calendar S.J. 412
Health and Human Services Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Health and Human Services S.J. 317
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 7. H.J. 335
Judiciary Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 195
Jessica Castleberry
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Rebecca Reimer
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Do Pass Amended
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended