House Committee Passes Bill Protecting Women Who Have Abortions From Prosecution

(Pierre, SD) — A South Dakota House committee is advancing a bill that would protect women who have abortions from prosecution. The bill was passed unanimously by the House Judiciary committee yesterday. Lawmakers say the clarification is important under the state’s near-total ban on abortion. The bill has the support of the Governor’s office, the Attorney General’s office, and several anti-abortion groups in the state. The bill comes as abortion activists make efforts to put legalized abortion on the ballot.