Iyow - in your own words

Try to subvert the will of the voters again… and again.

The South Dakota legislature, dissatisfied that the voters struck down their attempt at banning abortion, has introduced a new bill:

Bill Number: SD H 1293
Summary: Prohibits abortion throughout all stages of pregnancy except in cases of life endangerment, rape, or incest. Also contains an inadequate health exception. Amended in February 2007 to add a section that automatically refers the bill, if enacted by the legislature and governor, to the 2008 general election ballot.
Sponsor: DeVries ®
Introduced: 01/31/2007
Last Action: Introduced

This bill adds a clause for rape and incest, likely hoping that change would make it pass this time, and added a clause that would automatically send the bill to the ballot.

While rooting about the NARAL website, I also found this gem, which has already passed the house. Cos if you can’t curtail rights by making something illegal, then at least you can make it too expensive.

Bill Number: SD H 1296
Summary: Requires abortion providers obtain costly ultrasound equipment, even if not medically necessary for patient care.
Sponsor: Hunt ®
Introduced: 01/31/2007
Last Action: Passed House
Last Action Date: 02/05/2007