Signed by Governor Kristi Noem

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires doctors provide information on sex trafficking victims and prohibitions on sex-selective abortions.

Highlights:

• In the case of a pregnant woman who has been administered Mifepristone, or another drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the same use, the statement must be duplicated and presented to the woman at the time of her release or discharge, immediately after the provision or administration of the first drug. The statement must be accompanied by a notice that includes (Sec. 1-3):

• The following verbiage: "If you decide you want to give birth to your child, even after the abortion process has begun, seek the assistance of a physician immediately."; and

• The phone number, website, and any other contact information provided to the department by physicians or other entities, who or that have indicated their ability and willingness to assist, 24/7, to a woman seeking to discontinue an abortion.

• Requires the health department to publish the following materials in culturally sensitive languages (Sec. 2):

• Materials designed to inform the pregnant woman of all the disclosures enumerated;

• Materials designed to inform the pregnant woman of public and private agencies and services available to assist a pregnant woman through pregnancy, upon childbirth and while the child is dependent, including adoption agencies, which shall include a list of the agencies available and a description of the services they offer;

• Materials designed to inform the pregnant woman of the probable anatomical and physiological characteristics of the unborn child at two-week gestational increments from the time when a pregnant woman can be known to be pregnant to full term, including any relevant information on the possibility of the unborn child's survival and pictures or drawings representing the development of unborn children at two-week gestational increments.

• Materials designed to inform the pregnant woman that: "If someone is sexually abusing you or causing you to exchange sex for something of value, and you want help, call 911, text or call the number provided on this notice."

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