§ 35-46-5-1.5 — Unlawful transfer of fetal tissue

Indiana § 35-46-5-1.5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 46: MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES
• Ch. 5: Offenses Against Public Sensibility

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5. (a) As used in this section, "aborted" means
the termination of human pregnancy with an intention other than to
produce a live birth or to remove a dead fetus. The term includes
abortions by surgical procedures and by abortion inducing drugs.
(b) As used in this section, "fetal tissue" includes tissue, organs, or
any other part of an aborted fetus.
(c) This section does not apply to the proper medical disposal of
fetal tissue.
(d) A person who intentionally acquires, receives, sells, or transfers
fetal tissue commits unlawful transfer of fetal tissue, a Level 5 felony.
(e) A person may not alter the timing, method, or procedure used to
terminate a pregnancy for the purpose of obtaining or collecting fetal
tissue. A person who violates this subsection commits the unlawful
collection of fetal tissue, a Level 5 felony.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.213-2016, SEC.30.