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SB 240

Abortion reporting and education.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Brown and 1 co-sponsor

SB 240 requires Indiana healthcare providers to report abortion data and deliver specified educational materials to patients, affecting provider operations and patient information access.

Authored by Senators Johnson T and Brown L
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Bill Summary · SB 240

Legislative bill overview

SB 240 establishes reporting requirements for abortion procedures in Indiana and mandates educational materials about abortion. The bill requires healthcare providers to submit data on abortions performed and specifies what information must be included in patient education materials provided before procedures.

Why is this important

Abortion reporting and patient education directly affect healthcare delivery, data collection for public health purposes, and informed consent procedures. These requirements influence how healthcare providers operate, what information patients receive, and what data becomes available to state agencies and potentially the public.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Detailed abortion reporting could create privacy risks for patients if data is not adequately protected or becomes publicly accessible
  • Provider burden: Expanded reporting requirements may increase administrative costs and complexity for healthcare facilities
  • Educational content standards: Disagreement over what constitutes balanced, medically accurate educational materials versus materials designed to discourage abortion access
  • Data use: Questions about whether reported data will be used for public health purposes or to restrict abortion access or identify patients/providers
  • Compliance mechanics: Unclear penalties, timelines, and enforcement mechanisms for reporting violations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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