Liability for pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum expenses

The father and mother of a child born out of wedlock are jointly and severally liable to pay the reasonable expenses related to the mother's: (1) Pregnancy or prenatal care for the child; (2) Labor and delivery of the child; and (3) Postpartum recovery and any medical complications arising from pregnancy with the child. Source: SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.2101; SL 1984, ch 190 , § 3; SL 1997, ch 155 , § 31; SL 2023, ch 84 , § 1. 25-8-4. Repealed by SL 1984, ch 190 , § 4