South Dakota governor signs abortion bill . The restrictive bill 's prime sponsor , Rep. Roger Hunt , has pledged to raise private funds to help finance any needed defense , Daugaard said in a statement . The measure would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for cases where the mother's life is at risk. She must also get counseling at `` pregnancy help center '' Barring legal challenge , the bill takes effect July 1 .
South Dakota governor signs abortion bill . The measure would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for cases where the mother's life is at risk. She must also get counseling at `` pregnancy help center '' Barring legal challenge , the bill takes effect July 1 .