The Indiana Supreme Court rejected Planned Parenthood’s petition to transfer jurisdiction on May 15, ensuring that the Indiana Court of Appeals decision from last August upholding the state’s pro-life law will remain in effect. This decision represents a victory for Attorney General Todd Rokita and his office in their efforts to defend the legislation.
The case centered on challenges by Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers, who argued that the law’s health exceptions allowing abortions were too narrow to comply with protections under the Indiana Constitution. The appeals court had previously determined that the law’s “reasonable medical judgment” standard for exceptions was constitutional.
Attorney General Todd Rokita said, “This is a major victory for the rule of law, for unborn Hoosiers, and for the people of Indiana who elected us to protect innocent life. Our office has fought tirelessly to defend this pro-life law, and no matter how many times Planned Parenthood drags us back into court to push their culture of death, we will never back down. We will keep fighting for mothers, fathers, and every unborn child in this state.”
State data show that Indiana recorded 126 abortions in 2025 compared with 9,529 in 2022 before enforcement of the new law. Rokita also said, “Making abortion illegal is one thing — making it unthinkable is our ultimate goal. Indiana is proving we’re winning that fight with real results, but our work is far from finished. We will push forward relentlessly — not only defending our laws but transforming the culture so every unborn child is valued and protected.”
Rokita thanked Solicitor General James Barta and his team for their work throughout what he described as a hard-fought legal battle.
The outcome signals continued support from state officials for existing abortion restrictions while legal challenges continue across various states.
