South Dakota enacted a 2026 law amending the definition of abortion to exclude pregnancy loss care. The law is part of a broader trend of bills separating pregnancy-loss care from abortion care. Supporters say clarification helps doctors treat miscarriage and related emergencies without fear. Critics worry that narrow wording may still leave confusion, especially when similar procedures or medications are used in both pregnancy-loss care and abortion care. Whatever someone thinks about abortion, doctors and patients need clear rules when a pregnancy is already being lost.