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SDCL § 22-17-14 — Coercion to undergo abortion--Penalty

Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Part of Chapter 17: Unauthorized Abortion, South Dakota Codified Laws.

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Full text of SDCL § 22-17-14

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.

SDCL § 22-17-14Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)
A person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if the person: (1) In any manner other than that set forth in § 22-17-13.1, coerces, compels, or attempts to compel a pregnant woman to undergo an abortion; (2) Requires a pregnant woman to agree to a provision that if she refuses to undergo an abortion, it is a breach of a contract; or (3) Requires a pregnant woman to agree to a provision that results in her assuming any cost, obligation, or responsibility for refusing to undergo an abortion. A subsequent offense of this section is a Class 6 felony.

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Is coercion to undergo abortion a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

It depends on the circumstances: coercion to undergo abortion ranges from a Class 1 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-17-14.

First offense coercion to undergo abortion: Class 1 Misdemeanor (SDCL § 22-17-14) · Subsequent offense coercion to undergo abortion: Class 6 Felony (SDCL § 22-17-14)

Which South Dakota statute covers coercion to undergo abortion?

Coercion to undergo abortion is governed by SDCL § 22-17-14 (Coercion to undergo abortion--Penalty).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.