Indiana Law Regarding Disposition of Aborted Remains (SB 329)

This law was last updated on Apr 24, 2015

State

Indiana

Number

SB 329

Status

Current

Proposed

Jan 8, 2015

Topics

Fetal Tissue, Informed Consent

Full Bill Text

iga.in.gov

SB 329 would establish the right of a pregnant woman who has an abortion to determine the final disposition of the aborted fetus. The bill would charge the state department of health with determining appropriate methods of disposal.

SB 329 would require that a pregnant woman be informed orally and in writing before an abortion:

that the pregnant woman has a right to determine the final disposition of the remains of the aborted fetus;
of available options for disposition of the aborted fetus; and
of available counseling services.

The bill would also change the definition of the term “fetus” to mean “an unborn child, irrespective of gestational age or the duration of the pregnancy.”

STATUS

Signed into law by Gov. Pence on May 4, 2015.

Similar to HB 1136.