Indiana Code 16-34-4-7. Abortion prohibited if the person knows that the abortion is being sought solely because the fetus has been diagnosed with any other disability or has a potential diagnosis of any other disability
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Sec. 7. (a) A person may not intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion allowed under IC 16-34-2 if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because the fetus has been diagnosed with any other disability or has a potential diagnosis of any other disability.
(c) This section is severable as specified in IC 1-1-1-8.
(b) A person may not intentionally perform or attempt to perform an abortion allowed under IC 16-34-2 if the person knows that the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion solely because the fetus has been diagnosed with any other disability or has a potential diagnosis of any other disability.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-34-4-7
- any other disability: means any disease, defect, or disorder that is genetically inherited. See Indiana Code 16-34-4-1
- potential diagnosis: refers to the presence of some risk factors that indicate that a health problem may occur. See Indiana Code 16-34-4-3
As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.34.