This bill expands South Dakota law to provide legal protections for unborn children by allowing wrongful death lawsuits when an unborn child is injured or killed, with damages going to the mother or married parents. It also applies criminal offense penalties to harm against unborn children, while exempting medical procedures performed to save a pregnant mother's life. The bill repeals two existing sections of law related to abortion procedures.
Health and Human Services Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4. H.J. 13
Health and Human Services Do Pass Failed, YEAS 5, NAYS 8. H.J. 12
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
House of Representatives Referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 194
First Reading House H.J. 181
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Health and Human Services — Do Pass
Health and Human Services — Deferred to the 41st legislative day