March 16, 2022

Indiana Gov. Signs Anti-Coercion Bill

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R)
On March 15, Indiana Gov Eric Holcomb signed a bill that will make it a felony to coerce a woman into having an abortion. Additionally, abortion businesses that don't report known coerced abortions can be held accountable under this law.

The law passed the Indiana House by a vote of 74-17, and it passed the Senate by a vote of 38-10. After it was signed into law, Indiana became the 18th state to have a law protecting women from coerced abortions.

“The Indiana legislature is to be applauded for strengthening protections for women who might otherwise be forced by their abusers into abortions they do not wish to have.” said Indiana Right to Life President Mike Fichter, “It is regretful, but not surprising, that abortion supporters opposed this legislation, placing the business of abortion over the safety of women.”

38% of the 1,000 men surveyed in a recent study indicated that they had the most influence on the decision to abort their child. Abortion businesses consistently profit from the coercion and abuse of men who push their partners toward abortion. Laws like this curb abuse and enable women to protect the lives of their unborn children.