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Introduced
01/16/2020
01/16/2020
In Committee
01/16/2020
01/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Protection of life. Repeals the statutes authorizing and regulating abortion. Finds that human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm. Asserts a compelling state interest in protecting human physical life from the moment that human physical life begins. Provides that court decisions to enjoin the law are void. Specifies the duty of Indiana officials to enforce the law. Specifies that federal officials attempting to enforce contrary court orders against Indiana officials enforcing the law shall be subject to arrest by Indiana law enforcement. Redefines "human being" for purposes of the criminal code to conform to the finding that human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm. Makes other conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill: Repeals the statutes authorizing and regulating abortion in Indiana. Finds that human physical life begins when a human ovum is fertilized by a human sperm, and asserts a compelling state interest in protecting human physical life from that moment. Declares that any federal law, rule, or court order that fails to protect this right to life is null, void, and unenforceable in Indiana. Authorizes Indiana officials to enforce the state's interest in protecting life, and prohibits state cooperation with federal officials attempting to enforce contrary laws or court orders. Redefines "human being" for the criminal code to conform to the finding that life begins at conception. Makes other conforming changes to state laws.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy (on 01/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2020/bills/house/1089/ |
| Bill | http://iga.in.gov/static-documents/1/e/8/2/1e82fd6c/HB1089.01.INTR.pdf |
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