Signed by Governor Eric Holcomb

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

A vote to pass a bill that requires all women seeking an abortion be informed that a coerced abortion is illegal.

Highlights:

• Prohibits any physician from coercing a pregnant individual to have an abortion (Sec. 4).

• Requires that pregnant individuals who is over the age of 18 be advised on abortion coercsion methods prior to their decision concerning their pregnancy termination (Sec. 4).

• Requires an individual become a mandatory reporter if, during their professional role as a referring physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or certified nurse midwife suspects that a pregnant individual is being coerced into having an abortion (Sec. 4).

• Defines “mandatory reporter” to include any of the following professions in health care services, including (Sec. 5):

• A physician or surgeon;

• A physical therapist;

• A psychiatrist or psychologist;

• A medical resident or intern;

• Hospital staff;

• Licensed nurse or nurse aide;

• Any emergency medical technician;

• Paramedic; or

• Any employee, staff member, or volunteer at a reproductive health care facility.

• Specifies that any individual found to of knowingly or intentionally coercing a pregnant individual into having an abortion shall be guilty of a Level 6 felony (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

A vote to pass a bill that requires all women seeking an abortion be informed that a coerced abortion is illegal.

Highlights:

• Prohibits any physician from coercing a pregnant individual to have an abortion (Sec. 4).

• Requires that pregnant individuals who is over the age of 18 be advised on abortion coercsion methods prior to their decision concerning their pregnancy termination (Sec. 4).

• Requires an individual become a mandatory reporter if, during their professional role as a referring physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or certified nurse midwife suspects that a pregnant individual is being coerced into having an abortion (Sec. 4).

• Defines “mandatory reporter” to include any of the following professions in health care services, including (Sec. 5):

• A physician or surgeon;

• A physical therapist;

• A psychiatrist or psychologist;

• A medical resident or intern;

• Hospital staff;

• Licensed nurse or nurse aide;

• Any emergency medical technician;

• Paramedic; or

• Any employee, staff member, or volunteer at a reproductive health care facility.

• Specifies that any individual found to of knowingly or intentionally coercing a pregnant individual into having an abortion shall be guilty of a Level 6 felony (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text