Application of partial - birth abortion prohibition

The provisions of §§ 34-23A-27 to 34-23A-33 , inclusive, do not apply to any partial - birth abortion that is necessary to save the life of the mother because her life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury, including a life - endangering condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, if no other medical procedure would suffice for that purpose. Source: SL 1997, ch 129 , § 2.