Signed by Governor Kristi Noem

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits abortion via telemedicine procedures and increases penalties for unlicensed abortion practices.

Highlights:

• Defines unauthorized prescription of abortion-inducing medicine as Class 6 felony (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes only Mifespritone or Misoprostol for medical abortions (Sec. 2).

• Requires abortion recipient to return to licensed abortion facility 24-72 hours after taking Mifespritone (Sec. 2).

• Requires facility staff to schedule follow-up appointment with patient to confirm abortion was complete (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits abortion via telemedicine procedures and increases penalties for unlicensed abortion practices.

Highlights:

• Defines unauthorized prescription of abortion-inducing medicine as Class 6 felony (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes only Mifespritone or Misoprostol for medical abortions (Sec. 2).

• Requires abortion recipient to return to licensed abortion facility 24-72 hours after taking Mifespritone (Sec. 2).

• Requires facility staff to schedule follow-up appointment with patient to confirm abortion was complete (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text