South Dakota Code § 22-17-14

Coercion to undergo abortion--Penalty
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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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