Indiana abortion-inducing drug ban passes Senate, heads to House

Hoosiers can still obtain the drugs legally by mail or in-person in other states despite a near-total abortion ban. Lawmakers say that's a loophole they want to close.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 666

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Legislation that would let anyone sue over the illegal use of abortion-inducing drugs in Indiana — with the potential to earn at least $100,000 a pop — cleared the Senate on Tuesday in a 35-10 vote, largely along party lines.

One Republican, Indianapolis Sen. Kyle Walker, joined all Democrats present in opposition.

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