Indiana § 16-34-4-9 - Penalties for performing a prohibited abortion; prohibition on prosecuting a woman on whom a prohibited abortion is performed
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§ 16-34-4-9. Penalties for performing a prohibited abortion; prohibition on prosecuting a woman on whom a prohibited abortion is performed
Sec. 9. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally performs an abortion in violation of this chapter may be subject to:
(1) disciplinary sanctions under IC 25-1-9; and
(2) civil liability for wrongful death.
(b) A pregnant woman upon whom an abortion is performed in violation of this chapter may not be prosecuted for violating or conspiring to violate this chapter.
As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.22.
IC 16-34-5Chapter 5. RepealedRepealed by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.36.
IC 16-34-6Chapter 6. Coerced Abortions
16-34-6-1"Abortion" 16-34-6-2"Mandatory reporter" 16-34-6-3"Physician" 16-34-6-4"Reproductive health care facility" 16-34-6-5Prohibition on coercing a pregnant woman to have an abortion 16-34-6-6Reporting alleged or suspected coercion; investigation; employing a mandatory reporter
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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