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 […]
16-34-6-1. “Abortion”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “abortion” has the meaning set forth in IC 16-18-2-1. As added by P.L.93-2022, SEC.5.
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.