Political Info and Laws in Brief
Executives
- Governor Mike Pence (R) is anti-choice.
Legislature
- The Indiana House is anti-choice.
- The Indiana Senate is anti-choice.
ANTI-CHOICE LAWSAbortion BansIndiana has criminal bans on abortion. Biased Counseling & Mandatory DelayIndiana law subjects women seeking abortion services to biased-counseling requirements and mandatory delays. Counseling Ban/Gag RuleIndiana prohibits certain state employees and organizations receiving state funds from advocating for or promoting abortion services. Insurance Prohibition for AbortionIndiana restricts insurance coverage of abortion for some individuals. Refusal to Provide Medical ServicesIndiana allows certain individuals or entities to refuse to provide women specific reproductive-health services, information, or referrals. Restrictions on Low-Income Women's Access to AbortionIndiana restricts low-income women's access to abortion.
Restrictions on Young Women's Access to AbortionIndiana law restricts young women's access to abortion services by mandating parental consent. Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP)Indiana subjects abortion providers to burdensome restrictions not applied to other medical professionals. |
PRO-CHOICE LAWSLow-Income Women's Access to Family PlanningIndiana provides certain low-income women increased coverage for Medicaid-funded family-planning services. State Constitutional ProtectionIndiana's constitution provides greater protection for a woman's right to choose than the U.S. Constitution. |
OTHER RELEVANT LAWSPost-Viability Abortion RestrictionIndiana restricts post-viability abortion. |
