S.D. Codified Laws § 22-17-13.1

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 22-17-13.1 - Unwanted abortion-Intent to coerce by threat-Penalty

A person is guilty of a Class 5 felony if, with the intent to coerce a pregnant mother to undergo an abortion against her will, the person threatens to commit, against the pregnant mother or any other person within the pregnant mother's presence:

(1) Homicide, murder, or manslaughter, under chapter 22-16;

(2) Aggravated assault, under § 22-18-1.1; or

(3) Kidnapping, under chapter 22-19.

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.

SDCL 22-17-13.1

SL 2022, ch 61, §2.

Added by S.L. 2022, ch. 61,s. 2, eff. 7/1/2022.