South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs bill to combat abortion misinformation

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed a bill to combat abortion misinformation and provide guidance to healthcare workers in light of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. The bill requires the creation of materials for medical professionals on the state's abortion law and medical care for pregnant women in life-threatening situations.

Key Points

  • HB 1224 aims to combat abortion misinformation and provide guidance to healthcare workers in South Dakota
  • The bill requires the creation of materials for medical professionals on the state's abortion law and medical care for pregnant women in life-threatening situations
  • The legislation passed overwhelmingly in both the state House and Senate

Pros

  • Provides guidance to healthcare workers on abortion law and medical care for pregnant women in life-threatening situations
  • Educates doctors on providing emergency care to pregnant women under the state's life at conception law

Cons

  • Opposed by the ACLU for potentially interfering with doctors' medical judgment
  • Seen as a move by anti-abortion activists to further enshrine anti-abortion laws