South Dakota

The South Dakota legislature's regular session runs from January 13, 2009 to March 30, 2009. Bills that have not been enacted by the end of this legislative session will not carry over to next year.

Anti-Choice Legislation Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP)-Anti-Choice

Pro-Choice Legislation Healthy Childbearing Insurance Coverage for Contraception

Anti-Choice Legislation Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP)-Anti-Choice Bill Number: SD  S  92 Summary: Subjects abortion providers to burdensome restrictions. Mandates abortion providers comply with costly, medically unnecessary administrative requirements. Sponsor: Howie (R) Introduced: 01/27/2009 Last Action: Introduced

Pro-Choice Legislation Healthy Childbearing Bill Number: SD  S  193 Summary: Promotes healthy childbearing by expanding Medicaid coverage for pregnant women. Sponsor: Adelstein (R) Introduced: 02/03/2009 Last Action: Introduced Insurance Coverage for Contraception Bill Number: SD  S  134 Summary: Requires health insurance plans that provide prescription drug benefits to cover contraceptives. Sponsor: Turbak (D) Introduced: 01/29/2009 Last Action: Introduced

This information was last updated on 10/28/2009

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