South Dakota § 28-6-4.5 - Public funds not to be used for abortion except to save life of mother.
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§ 28-6-4.5. Public funds not to be used for abortion except to save life of mother.
No funds of the State of South Dakota or any agency, county, municipality, or any other political subdivision thereof and no federal funds passing through the state treasury or any agency of the State of South Dakota, county, municipality, or any other political subdivision thereof, shall be authorized or paid to or on behalf of any person or entity for or in connection with any abortion that is not necessary for the preservation of the life of the person upon whom the abortion is performed.
Source: SL 1978, ch 207.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 28-6-4.5
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 28-6-4.5 cover?
Section 28-6-4.5 ("Public funds not to be used for abortion except to save life of mother.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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