South Dakota is getting ready to pass a law that extends the waiting period for an abortion to 72 hours. Most states require a 24 hour waiting period.

So if you want to have an abortion in South Dakota you will have to see a doctor who is required to interview you to ensure you aren't being forced to have the procedure, set an appointment for the procedure for 72 hours later, and in the meantime, see an adoption counselor who will provide you with all the alternatives to an abortion. Then you must take a form from the counseling office to the doctor's office showing you went to the counseling. Each step is documented and the forms are maintained in a permanent state file. Hmmm???