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Indiana Lawmakers Advance Controversial Death Penalty and Abortion Bills

1/24/2026

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Lawmakers Advance Controversial Bills

Indiana lawmakers advanced two bills addressing the death penalty and abortion policy; both passed committee.
State Rep. Jim Lucas proposes firing squad and nitrogen hypoxia as alternatives to lethal injection.
Critics, including the Indiana Public Defenders Council, say there is no need for these methods.
Another bill would require Terminated Pregnancy Reports to the Inspector General and raise privacy concerns around abortion-pill mail across state lines.

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Johnson Tightens Abortion Regulations

Senator Tyler Johnson (R-Leo) introduced a bill in Indiana to tighten abortion medication regulations.
The bill requires a review of Terminated Pregnancy Reports (TPRs) and allows civil suits against providers.
Johnson cited concerns about the safety of telehealth prescriptions for abortion drugs.
Critics warn the measure could create a 'bounty hunter' dynamic that chills providers.
The legislation passed committee 7-4 and moves to the full Indiana Senate.

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Lawmakers Advance Controversial Bills

Indiana lawmakers advanced two bills addressing the death penalty and abortion policy; both passed committee.
State Rep. Jim Lucas proposes firing squad and nitrogen hypoxia as alternatives to lethal injection.
Critics, including the Indiana Public Defenders Council, say there is no need for these methods.
Another bill would require Terminated Pregnancy Reports to the Inspector General and raise privacy concerns around abortion-pill mail across state lines.

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