Indiana · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 521: Pregnancy and childbirth matters.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 521 is a bill introduced in the Indiana Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Pregnancy and childbirth matters. Primary sponsor: Vaneta Becker (Republican), Andrea Hunley (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2025): Senator Becker added as second author.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Sets forth requirements for screening for preeclampsia using biomarker testing. Requires coverage for biomarker testing for preeclampsia under a state employee health plan, the Medicaid program, a policy of accident and sickness insurance, and a health maintenance organization contract. Establishes the trauma informed care commission (commission). Requires the division of mental health and addiction to develop and implement a program for pregnant women and children with a substance use disorder. Prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee who has a condition related to pregnancy or childbirth. Requires an employer to provide reasonable employment accommodations for an employee who has a condition related to pregnancy or childbirth. Requires the civil rights commission to investigate and attempt to resolve complaints relating to pregnancy and childbirth discrimination. Repeals a chapter regarding pregnancy and childbirth accommodation. Requires an insurer that issues a policy of accident and sickness insurance or a health maintenance organization to make available coverage for contraception without out-of-pocket costs to women otherwise covered by health plans sponsored by employers or institutions of higher education that are objecting organizations and do not invoke an optional accommodation under federal law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaneta Becker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Andrea Hunley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| La Keisha Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Shelli Yoder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senator Becker added as second author
- Coauthored by Senators Yoder and Jackson L
- Authored by Senator Hunley
- First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services