Bill > SB0245

This bill introduces several new legal provisions related to abortion-inducing drugs in Indiana. It establishes criminal penalties for using abortion-inducing drugs like Mifepristone and Misoprostol without a pregnant woman's knowledge or consent, with offenses ranging from a Class A misdemeanor to a Level 5 felony depending on the circumstances. The bill adds Mifepristone and Misoprostol to the list of Schedule IV controlled substances and prohibits sending these drugs to a person in Indiana, with the first offense being a Class A misdemeanor and subsequent offenses being a Level 6 felony. The legislation includes some exceptions, such as drugs in continuous transit through the state or being shipped to hospitals or pharmacies. The bill also specifies that using an abortion-inducing drug becomes a more serious Level 4 felony if the unborn child is more than three months into the gestational period. These provisions are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to restrict the unauthorized use and distribution of specific abortion-inducing medications within the state of Indiana.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/245/details