Abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. The legality of abortion has been litigated in the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts since the 1973 case of Roe v. Wade.
In 2022, in the case titled Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health, the Supreme Court reversed its decision in Roe v. Wade. The legality of abortion—including access to the procedure and any restrictions on it—is now determined on a state by state basis, with each state's abortion laws applying only within its borders.
In Indiana, the regulation of abortion has been influenced by federal and state law. Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health in 2022, which overturned Roe v. Wade, the authority to regulate abortion returned to the states. Indiana has enacted its own statutes governing abortion, which may include restrictions on when and how abortions can be performed, as well as requirements for providers and patients. These laws are subject to change and can be complex, so it is important for individuals seeking or providing abortion services in Indiana to consult with an attorney to understand the current legal landscape.