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Clinic Access and Face Laws
Mandatory Delays
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State Laws: South Dakota

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The chart below summarizes current law in this state on a variety of issues. Gray text indicates that the issue has not been legislated/regulated, or the state is not otherwise providing the benefit. Click on the links beneath the law type to learn more about this type of regulation.

Last Updated November 25, 2002

Mandatory Delays and Biased Information Requirements

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 24-hour delay.

"Partial-Birth Abortion" Bans

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 Law unchallenged. Ban is unenforceable due to Supreme Court ruling.

Mandatory Parental Consent and Notification for Abortion

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 Notice of one parent required. Judicial bypass option available.

Medicaid Funding for All Medically Necessary Abortions

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 Coverage only when woman's life is endangered (in violation of Hyde Amendment).

Contraceptive Equity

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Emergency Contraception for Sexual Assault Survivors in the Emergency Room

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Pharmacy Access to Emergency Contraception

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