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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/15/2024
03/15/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Abortion matters. Prohibits the prescribing or possessing of an abortion inducing drug. Provides for the discipline of a practitioner and a Class A misdemeanor for a violation of the prohibition with a Level 6 felony for subsequent offenses. Establishes a defense to possessing an abortion inducing drug. Prohibits a nonprofit organization in Indiana from providing or offering to provide financial assistance to pay for, offset the cost of, or reimburse the cost of an abortion inducing drug. Gives the attorney general concurrent jurisdiction of actions concerning abortion inducing drugs. Prohibits the state or a political subdivision of the state from assisting an individual in seeking or obtaining an abortion. Allows for the state or a political subdivision to inform an individual of alternatives to an abortion. Requires a woman who is pregnant as a result of rape or incest to provide to her physician an affidavit attesting to the rape or incest before the physician performs the abortion. Prohibits state employee health plans, the state Medicaid program, policies of accident and sickness insurance, and health maintenance contracts from providing coverage for an abortion inducing drug. Makes conforming amendments.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the prescribing or possessing of abortion-inducing drugs in Indiana, with some exceptions. It also prohibits nonprofit organizations from providing financial assistance to pay for or reimburse the cost of such drugs, and gives the attorney general concurrent jurisdiction over actions concerning these drugs. The bill further prohibits the state or any political subdivision from assisting an individual in seeking or obtaining an abortion, but allows them to inform individuals of alternatives. It requires a pregnant woman who was raped or is a victim of incest to provide an affidavit to her physician before obtaining an abortion. The bill also restricts health benefit plans, the state Medicaid program, and other insurance policies from covering the administration of abortion-inducing drugs.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law (on 01/10/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Health
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2024/bills/senate/217/details | 01/10/2024 |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/senate/bills/SB0217/SB0217.01.INTR.pdf | 01/10/2024 |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/123/2024/senate/bills/SB0217/fiscal-notes/SB0217.01.INTR.FN001.pdf | 01/10/2024 |
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