2022 Regular SessionIndiana Legislature

SB0309: Abortion.

Legislative Summary

Abortion. Provides that the general assembly shall convene in an "initiated session" to consider legislation to restrict abortion if either of the following occurs: (1) the Supreme Court of the United States overrules the central holding of Roe v. Wade, Doe v. Bolton, or Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey and clearly establishes that a state may prohibit abortion; (2) the Supreme Court of the United States affirms the 15 week abortion ban in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization; or (3) an amendment to the Constitution of the United States is adopted that in whole or part clearly establishes that a state may prohibit abortion. Provides that an initiated session may not continue for more than 20 calendar days. Requires the attorney general to make an announcement and notify the governor and members of the general assembly concerning the decision from the Supreme Court of the United States involving Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, Roe v. Wade, or the amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill History

1/12/2022
Authored by Senator Houchin
Senate
1/12/2022
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/12/2022)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Judiciary(Senate)
Sine Die

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Erin Houchin
Erin Houchin
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/12/2022101.7 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note1/12/202263.8 KB