Section 25-8-3 - Liability for pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum expenses

25-8-3. 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.