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Amendment G
Abortion Rights
South Dakota·2024·Constitutional Amendment·Failed
Summary
Would have established a constitutional right to abortion in the first trimester and allowed limited regulation in the second trimester, effectively overturning South Dakota's near-total abortion ban. The measure failed with about 59% voting no.
Results
Yes40.8%
No59.2%
Arguments
For
Would have restored access to abortion that was eliminated after Dobbs, protecting women's health and allowing physicians to provide standard medical care.
Against
Opponents argued South Dakota voters had already rejected similar measures and that the existing total ban reflects the state's values and commitment to protecting unborn life.