S.D. House Approves Abortion Ban Bill
By CHET BROKAW
ASSOCIATED PRESS

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - The state House of Representatives has given final legislative approval to a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in South Dakota.

The measure now goes to Republican Gov. Mike Rounds, who said he is inclined to sign the bill if it has no technical defects.

The measure is intended to prompt a legal fight on the legality of abortion. It would become law July 1 if Rounds signs it.

The bill already had passed both houses of the Legislature, but the House had to agree to a Senate amendment before it could go to the governor. It passed 50-18.

"I've indicated I'm pro-life and I do believe abortion is wrong, and that we should do everything we can to save lives," Rounds said. "If this bill accomplishes that, then I am inclined to sign the bill into law." The rest