South Dakota statute
SDCL § 22-17-13 — Unwanted abortion--Threat--Penalty
Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
Part of Chapter 17: Unauthorized Abortion, South Dakota Codified Laws.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of SDCL § 22-17-13
Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.
A person is guilty of a Class B felony if, with the intent to cause a pregnant mother to undergo an abortion against her will, the person:
(1) Threatens to commit, against the pregnant mother or any other person within the pregnant mother's presence:
(a) Homicide, murder, or manslaughter, under chapter 22-16;
(b) Aggravated assault, under § 22-18-1.1; or
(c) Kidnapping, under chapter 22-19; and
(2) The threat results in the death of the unborn human being, as defined under § 34-23A-1.
A charge brought under this section may be commenced at any time prior to the time the victim attains age twenty-five or within seven years of the commission of the crime, whichever is longer.
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Questions this section answers
Is unwanted abortion a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?
Unwanted abortion is a Class B Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-17-13.
Which South Dakota statute covers unwanted abortion?
Unwanted abortion is governed by SDCL § 22-17-13 (Unwanted abortion--Threat--Penalty).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.