53-9-13. Coerce or compel an abortion--Contract void.
A provision in a contract is void and unenforceable if it in any way:
(1)Coerces, compels, or attempts to compel a pregnant woman to undergo an abortion;
(2)Results in a breach of any term of the contract if a pregnant woman refuses to undergo an abortion; or
(3)Results in the pregnant woman assuming any cost, obligation, or responsibility for refusing to undergo an abortion.
Source: SL 2021, ch 206, ยง 1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 09 - Unlawful Contracts
Section 53-9-1 - Contract provisions contrary to law, unlawful.
Section 53-9-2 - Gambling contracts void.
Section 53-9-3 - Contracts against public policy.
Section 53-9-4 - Penalties for nonperformance of contract void, exceptions.
Section 53-9-5 - Contracts fixing damages void, exception.
Section 53-9-7 - Contract in restraint of marriage void.
Section 53-9-8 - Contracts in restraint of trade void--Exceptions.
Section 53-9-11 - Employment contract--Limitation on competition.
Section 53-9-11.1 - Health care provider--Contract to restrict practice--Prohibition--Exception.
Section 53-9-13 - Coerce or compel an abortion--Contract void.