16-34-6-2. “Mandatory Reporter”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “mandatory reporter” means any person providing health care services, including: (1) a physician; (2) a surgeon; (3) a physical therapist; (4) a psychiatrist; (5) a psychologist; (6) a medical resident; (7) a medical intern; (8) hospital staff; (9) a licensed nurse; (10) a nurse’s aide; (11) any emergency […]
16-34-6-3. “Physician”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “physician” means any person licensed to practice medicine in Indiana. The term includes a medical doctor and a doctor of osteopathy. As added by P.L.93-2022, SEC.5.
16-34-6-4. “Reproductive Health Care Facility”
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “reproductive health care facility” means any office, clinic, or other physical location licensed by the state to provide surgical or medical abortions, abortion counseling, abortion referrals, contraceptives, contraceptive counseling, sex education, or gynecological services. As added by P.L.93-2022, SEC.5.
16-34-6-5. Prohibition on Coercing a Pregnant Woman to Have an Abortion
Sec. 5. A person who knowingly or intentionally coerces a pregnant woman to have an abortion commits a Level 6 felony. As added by P.L.93-2022, SEC.5.
16-34-6-6. Reporting Alleged or Suspected Coercion; Investigation; Employing a Mandatory Reporter
Sec. 6. (a) A mandatory reporter must report to law enforcement every instance of alleged or suspected coerced abortion. A mandatory reporter may not use discretion in deciding whether a case should or should not be reported to law enforcement. (b) A mandatory reporter must make a report described in subsection (a) immediately to law […]
16-34-4-5-b. Sex Selective Abortion Prohibited
Note: This version of section effective 9-15-2022. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 9-15-2022. Sec. 5. (a) A person may not intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion allowed under IC 16-34-2 if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking a sex selective abortion. (b) A person may not […]
16-34-4-6. Abortion Prohibited if a Person Knows That the Pregnant Woman Is Seeking the Abortion Solely Because the Fetus Has Been Diagnosed With Down Syndrome or Has a Potential Diagnosis of Down Syndrome
Note: This version of section effective until 9-15-2022. See also following version of this section, effective 9-15-2022. Sec. 6. (a) A person may not intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion before the earlier of viability of the fetus or twenty (20) weeks of postfertilization age if the person knows that the pregnant woman […]
16-34-4-6-b. Abortion Prohibited if a Person Knows That the Pregnant Woman Is Seeking the Abortion Solely Because the Fetus Has Been Diagnosed With Down Syndrome or Has a Potential Diagnosis of Down Syndrome
Note: This version of section effective 9-15-2022. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 9-15-2022. Sec. 6. (a) A person may not intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion allowed under IC 16-34-2 if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because the fetus has been diagnosed […]
16-34-4-7. Abortion Prohibited if the Person Knows That the Abortion Is Being Sought Solely Because the Fetus Has Been Diagnosed With Any Other Disability or Has a Potential Diagnosis of Any Other Disability
Note: This version of section effective until 9-15-2022. See also following version of this section, effective 9-15-2022. Sec. 7. (a) A person may not intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion before the earlier of viability of the fetus or twenty (20) weeks of postfertilization age if the person knows that the pregnant woman […]
16-34-4-7-b. Abortion Prohibited if the Person Knows That the Abortion Is Being Sought Solely Because the Fetus Has Been Diagnosed With Any Other Disability or Has a Potential Diagnosis of Any Other Disability
Note: This version of section effective 9-15-2022. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 9-15-2022. Sec. 7. (a) A person may not intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion allowed under IC 16-34-2 if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because the fetus has been diagnosed […]