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IN HB1146

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Robert Morris

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires only physicians licensed in Indiana to administer abortion-inducing drugs, and they must follow FDA-approved drug label protocols

  • Physicians must examine the pregnant woman in person, document fetal gestational age and intrauterine location, and provide the drug label and emergency contact information before administering the drug

  • Mandates a follow-up appointment approximately 14 days after administration to confirm pregnancy termination via ultrasound and assess bleeding

  • Physicians must contract with another licensed physician who has hospital admitting, gynecological, and surgical privileges to handle potential complications

  • Requires physicians to report any adverse events (death, hospitalization, disability, birth defects, or life-threatening occurrences) to the FDA and Indiana Medical Licensing Board within 3 days; violations constitute a Class A misdemeanor

Legislative Description

Abortion inducing drugs.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

1/9/2012

Full Bill Text

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