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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibition of certain abortion funding. Provides that except when the state or a political subdivision is allowed to use funds under its control for the performance of an abortion necessary to preserve the life of a pregnant woman, an Indiana governmental entity is prohibited from doing any of the following: (1) Making a payment from any fund for the performance of or costs associated with procuring an abortion. (2) Allowing the use of funds controlled by a hospital or ambulatory outpatient surgical center affiliated with the Indiana governmental entity for the performance of or costs associated with procuring an abortion. (3) Making a payment or grant from any fund under its control to an organization that performs abortions, makes referrals for individuals to obtain abortions, or uses public funds for the performance of or costs associated with procuring an abortion. Provides that the prohibition does not apply to a private entity's funds controlled by the private entity.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive prohibition on the use of public funds for abortion-related services by Indiana governmental entities. The bill defines key terms such as "Indiana governmental entity" (which includes state agencies, political subdivisions, municipally owned utilities, and health care systems affiliated with state educational institutions) and "public funds" (money derived from governmental revenue sources). Under the new law, Indiana governmental entities are prohibited from: (1) making any payments from their funds for performing or covering the costs of abortions, (2) allowing funds controlled by hospitals or surgical centers to be used for abortion services, and (3) providing payments or grants to organizations that perform abortions, refer individuals for abortions, or use public funds for abortion-related expenses. The only exception to these restrictions is when an abortion is necessary to preserve the life of a pregnant woman, and the prohibitions do not apply to funds controlled by private entities. The bill includes an emergency declaration, meaning it would take effect immediately upon passage, and represents a significant restriction on abortion funding within Indiana's governmental infrastructure.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy (on 01/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1212/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1212/HB1212.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1212/fiscal-notes/HB1212.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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