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South Dakota House passes law banning abortion

Pierre, South Dakota, Feb. 11 (CWNews.com)
South Dakota's House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would outlaw most abortions in the state. The bill, which passed 54-15, outlaw's all abortions, except where the mother's life is in danger. It does not include exceptions for rape or "health," a catch-all term that includes emotional problems and would allow abortion for virtually any reason.

The bill's chief sponsor, Republican Rep. Matt McCaulley, said of the health exception: "When we're considering an innocent life, the health of the mother is not a substantial enough justification to take the innocent life."

Critics of the bill said it is a waste of time since US Supreme Court decisions, beginning with 1973's Roe v. Wade, have declared abortion a right and have rejected most state laws setting wholesale restrictions on abortion.

The bill is aimed at abortionists, who could receive up to five years in prison and $5,000 in fines for performing an abortion.

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