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IN SB0364

IN SB0364
Postpartum contraceptives.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/09/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Postpartum contraceptives. Requires a hospital that operates a maternity unit to ensure that a woman giving birth in the hospital has the option of having a long acting reversible subdermal contraceptive implanted after delivery and before the woman is discharged. Allows a hospital to be exempt from the requirement if the hospital has a faith based objection.

AI Summary

This bill requires hospitals in Indiana that operate a maternity unit to offer the option of a long-acting reversible subdermal contraceptive implant to women after they give birth and before they are discharged from the hospital, starting on July 1, 2023. However, the bill allows hospitals to be exempt from this requirement if they have a faith-based objection and notify the state department in writing.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services (on 01/11/2022)

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