HB1212: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning state and local administration.

Page last updated: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM (America/Indianapolis).

General Information

• Stage: Introduced House Bill (H)
• Current Chamber: house
• Origin Chamber: house
• Description: Prohibition of certain abortion funding.

Legislators

Actions (3 total)

• Jan 8, 2025, 4:54 AM: First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
• Jan 8, 2025, 4:54 AM: Authored by Representative Mayfield
• Jan 8, 2025, 4:54 AM: Coauthored by Representative King

Digest

Provides that except when the state or a political subdivision is allowed to use funds under its control for the performance of an abortion necessary to preserve the life of a pregnant woman, an Indiana governmental entity is prohibited from doing any of the following: (1) Making a payment from any fund for the performance of or costs associated with procuring an abortion. (2) Allowing the use of funds controlled by a hospital or ambulatory outpatient surgical center affiliated with the Indiana governmental entity for the performance of or costs associated with procuring an abortion. (3) Making a payment or grant from any fund under its control to an organization that performs abortions, makes referrals for individuals to obtain abortions, or uses public funds for the performance of or costs associated with procuring an abortion. Provides that the prohibition does not apply to a private entity's funds controlled by the private entity.