21-55-2. Action or damages for birth of another prohibited.
There shall be no cause of action or award of damages on behalf of any person based on the claim that, but for the conduct of another, a person would not have been permitted to have been born alive.
Source: SL 1981, ch 172, ยง2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 55 - Actions For Wrongful Life Prohibited
Section 21-55-1 - Action or damages for conception or birth prohibited--"Conception" defined.
Section 21-55-2 - Action or damages for birth of another prohibited.
Section 21-55-3 - Consideration of failure to prevent live birth restricted in actions.