Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 245: Abortion inducing drugs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 245 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Abortion inducing drugs. Primary sponsor: Liz Brown (Republican), Tyler Johnson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 9, 2025): Authored by Senators Johnson T and Brown L.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally engages in the use of an abortion inducing drug, including Mifepristone or Misoprostol, on a pregnant woman without the knowledge or consent of the pregnant woman, commits a Level 5 felony. Prohibits a person from knowingly or intentionally sending Mifepristone or Misoprostol to another person located in Indiana, if the other person located in Indiana possesses the Mifepristone or Misoprostol. Provides that each offense is a Class A misdemeanor with a Level 6 felony for subsequent offenses. Adds Mifepristone and Misoprostol to the list of Schedule IV drugs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Brown | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Tyler Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Authored by Senators Johnson T and Brown L
- First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services