Analysis by Dakota News Now: "Planned Parenthood has failed in their obligation to provide accurate information and counseling to these women," said a sponsor of SB110. The law requires women to decide whether or not they would like counseling from the nonprofit before having an abortion.
Argument against, in Deseret News: Planned Parenthood MN/ND/SD, which operates South Dakota's only abortion clinic in Sioux Falls, disagrees. "The stated mission of a crisis pregnancy center is to dissuade a woman from seeking abortion care," [an activist] said.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 27-8-0 on Feb/6/18; Steven Haugaard voted YES; Passed House 56-9-0 on Feb/26/18; Signed by Governor Dennis Daugaard on Mar/7/18
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