Ind. Code ch. 16-34-1

in effect

Ind. Code § 16-34-1-0.5 Nonapplicability to in vitro fertilization

Sec. 0.5. This article does not apply to in vitro fertilization. As added by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 16-34-1-1 Childbirth preferred

Sec. 1. Childbirth is preferred, encouraged, and supported over abortion. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-3-4.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 16-34-1-2 Public funds; payment restricted

Sec. 2. Neither the state nor any political subdivision of the state may make a payment from any fund under its control for the performance of an abortion unless the abortion is necessary to preserve the life of the pregnant woman. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-3-3.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 16-34-1-3 Private or denominational hospitals; mandatory abortion services

Sec. 3. No private or denominational hospital shall be required to permit its facilities to be utilized for the performance of abortions. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-3-1.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 16-34-1-4 Physician, nurse, physician assistant, pharmacist, or employee; mandatory participation in abortion

Sec. 4. No: (1) physician; (2) nurse; (3) physician assistant; (4) pharmacist; (5) employee or member of the staff of a hospital or other facility in which an abortion may be performed; or (6) mental health provider; shall be required to perform an abortion, to prescribe, administer, or dispense an abortion inducing drug, to provide advice or counsel to a pregnant woman concerning medical procedures resulting in, or intended to result in, an abortion, to assist or participate in medical procedures resulting in, or intended to result in an abortion, or to handle or dispose of aborted remains, if that individual objects to such procedures on ethical, moral, or religious grounds. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-3-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.72-2019, SEC.1; P.L.218-2021, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 16-34-1-5 Participation as condition of training, promotion, or privileges; prohibition

Sec. 5. No person shall be required, as a condition of training, employment, pay, promotion, or privileges, to agree to perform or participate in the performing of abortions. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-3-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 16-34-1-6 Discrimination based upon moral beliefs; prohibition

Sec. 6. No hospital or other person shall discriminate against or discipline a person because of the person's moral beliefs concerning abortion. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-3-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 16-34-1-7 Civil actions

Sec. 7. A civil action for damages or reinstatement of employment, or both, may be brought for any violation of sections 4 through 6 of this chapter. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-3-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 16-34-1-8 Prohibition on coverage of abortion by qualified health plan; exceptions

Sec. 8. A qualified health plan (as defined in IC 27-8-33-3) offered under Subtitle D of Title 1 of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) may not provide coverage for abortion, unless the abortion is permitted under IC 16-34-2-1. As added by P.L.193-2011, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 16-34-1-9 Repealed

As added by P.L.193-2011, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.19.

Ind. Code § 16-34-1-10 Consent for abortion for wardship or guardianship of an unemancipated pregnant minor

Sec. 10. If the state or an agency of the state has wardship or guardianship of an unemancipated pregnant minor, the state or agency of the state may not consent to an abortion unless the abortion is permitted under IC 16-34-2-1. As added by P.L.173-2017, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 16-34-1-11 Prohibition on using telehealth for abortion

Sec. 11. Telehealth may not be used to provide any abortion, including the writing or filling of a prescription for any purpose that is intended to result in an abortion. As added by P.L.85-2021, SEC.5.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/16Fetched: 10/17/2026