In South Dakota, via After Abortion

Democrats and Republicans joined together and passed [this] bill…The preamble to HB1191 says that based on the best scientific and medical evidence, life begins at fertilization and that South Dakota’s Bill of Rights applies equally to born and unborn human beings….The legislation also notes that abortions pose risks to the health and life of pregnant women, including the risk of suicide, depression and other post-traumatic disorders.

“The bill now goes to the South Dakota Senate, where support is said to be
strong. Should South Dakota’s pro-life governor sign the bill, the new law would directly confront Roe v. Wade.”

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