New anti-abortion laws clarify definition, criminalize pills, require prenatal videos in schools

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 1,008

Last Updated: 14 hours, 18 minutes ago

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SIOUX FALLS — The Republican governor of South Dakota signed three anti-abortion bills into law Friday making it a felony to dispense or advertise abortion pills and related items, clarifying what constitutes an abortion, and requiring public schools to show students videos about prenatal development.

“My signature today will strengthen South Dakota’s pro-life laws,” Gov. Larry Rhoden told attendees during a bill signing at the Alpha pregnancy resource center.

Abortion is already prohibited in …

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