Indiana § 16-34-2-8 - Civil liability
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§ 16-34-2-8. Civil liability
Sec. 8. (a) A woman upon whom a dismemberment abortion was performed is not liable for any damages related to the dismemberment abortion.
(b) The following individuals who worked at the direction of a physician who performed a dismemberment abortion are not liable for damages for the dismemberment abortion:
(1) A nurse.
(2) A technician.
(3) A secretary.
(4) A receptionist.
(5) An employee or agent who is not a physician but acts at the direction of a physician.
(6) A pharmacist or other individual who is not a physician but who fills a prescription or provides instruments or materials used in the dismemberment abortion.
As added by P.L.93-2019, SEC.6.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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