South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-17-6 — Intentional killing of human fetus by unauthorized injury to mother

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

Intentional killing of human fetus by unauthorized injury to mother

Full text of SDCL § 22-17-6

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 § 22-17-6Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Any person who intentionally kills a human fetus by causing an injury to its mother, which is not authorized by chapter 34-23A, is guilty of a Class 4 felony.

Official sources

Official OLLS publication (Title download)

Questions this section answers

Is intentional killing of human fetus by unauthorized injury to mother a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Intentional killing of human fetus by unauthorized injury to mother is a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-17-6.

Which South Dakota statute covers intentional killing of human fetus by unauthorized injury to mother?

Intentional killing of human fetus by unauthorized injury to mother is governed by SDCL § 22-17-6 (Intentional killing of human fetus by unauthorized injury to mother).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.