Merrillville — New Indiana law prohibits doctors from performing abortions in clinics, but Merrillville Planned Parenthood facilities provide reproductive and other health services.
Planned Parenthood representatives confirmed that the health center at 8645 Connecticut Street Merrillville remains open for contraceptive services, gender confirmation care, sexually transmitted disease screening and treatment, and other health care needs.
“Planned Parenthood remains committed to Indiana. We are not going anywhere,” said Katie Rodihan, Director of Communications for Planned Parenthood.
Senator Lindsay Graham wants to deprive women of abortion rights in every state around the United States.
Senate Register Act No. 1, which went into effect Thursday, allows pregnancies caused by rape or incest to be excluded within 10 weeks after fertilization, or within 20 weeks if necessary to prevent serious disability or death. , prohibits all abortions in Indiana from the moment of conception. Pregnant women, or for fatal fetal abnormalities.
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The law, which was approved by the Republican-controlled Congress and Republican Gov. Eric Holcombe on Aug. 5, requires all abortions to be completed in hospitals or hospital-owned surgical centers, allowing them to be performed at Planned Parenthood clinics. close abortion services and deploy doctors. If you cannot adequately justify the legal basis for abortion, you risk losing your medical license.
According to the Indiana Department of Health, a total of 1,145 abortions last year, or 13.6% statewide, were performed at planned parenthood facilities in Merrillville.
A lawsuit filed by the Indiana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers challenging the constitutional legitimacy of abortion restrictions will be heard Monday in Bloomington. It’s a schedule.
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Another lawsuit, which claims that a near-total abortion ban violates Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, is due to be reviewed by an Indianapolis court next month.
In the meantime, Hoosier women can access abortion care through Planned Parenthood located across the state line on 19831 Governors Highway. in Flossmore, Illinois.
The record shows that Indiana revoked the abortion right established by the Superior Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling following the June 24 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. It was the first state to legally impose new abortion restrictions.
Meet the 2022 Northwest Indiana State Legislative Delegation
State Senator Michael Griffin, D-Highland

State Senator Michael Griffin, D-Highland
1st Senate District
Representatives: Hammond (South), Munster, Highland, Griffiths, Dyer, Scherrerville
Background: Former Highland Clerk and Treasurer.university lecturer
Commission: Insurance and Financial Institutions.local government
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State Senator Ronnie Randolph, D-East Chicago

State Senator Ronnie Randolph, D-East Chicago
Senate District 2
Representatives: Hammond, Hobart, East Chicago, Gary (Westside), Griffiths, Hobart, Merrillville
Experience: State Senator since 2008, previously serving from 1994-1998.lawyer
Commissions: Commerce and Technology; Insurance and Financial Institutions (Ranking Members) Judiciary (Ranking Members); Regulations and Legislative Procedures; Tax and Fiscal Policy; Public Utilities (Ranking Members)
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State Senator Eddie Melton, D-Gary

State Senator Eddie Melton, D-Gary
Senate District 3
Representatives: Gary, Lake Station, New Chicago, Hobart, Merrillville, Crown Point
Experience: Senator since 2016.community relations manager
Committees: Budget (ranking members); Education and Career Development; Health and Provider Services.Joint Regulations; Regulations and Legislative Procedures
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State Senators Rodney Pol Jr., D-Chesterton

State Senators Rodney Pol Jr., D-Chesterton
Senate District 4
Representatives: Ogden Dunes, Portage, Chesterton, South Haven, Burns Harbour, Beverly Shores, Michigan City, Westville
Experience: Senator from 2021.lawyer
Commissions: Correctional and Criminal Law (ranking members); Environmental Affairs; Local Government; Pensions and Labor; Public Policy
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State Senator Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso

State Senator Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso
5th Senate District
Represented: Valparaiso, Hebron, Koutu and Jasper counties
Experience: Senator since 2007.lawyer
Committees: Budget; Ethics; Health and Provider Services (President); Regulations and Legislative Process; Tax and Fiscal Policy
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State Senator Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell

State Senator Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell
6th Senate District
Represented: St. John, Cedar Lake, Crown Point, Winfield, Lowell, Newton County
Experience: State Senator since 2014, State Representative from 2012-2014.small business owner
Commissions: Environmental Affairs; Local Government; Tax and Fiscal Policy
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State Senators Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores

State Senators Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores
8th Senate District
Representative: Laporte County
Experience: Senator since 2016.consultant
Commissions: Correctional and Criminal Law; Insurance and Financial Institutions; Judiciary; Local Government
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State Rep. Carolyn Jackson, D-Hammond

State Rep. Carolyn Jackson, D-Hammond
First House District
Representatives: Hammond, Whiting
Experience: National representative since 2018.Retired Cook County, Illinois Probation Officer
Committees: Environmental Issues; Family, Children, Human Resources; Natural Resources
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State Rep. Earl Harris Jr., D-East Chicago

State Rep. Earl Harris Jr., D-East Chicago
second house district
Representative: East Chicago, Gary (West)
Experience: National representative since 2016.small business owner
Commission: Government and Regulatory Reform.roads and traffic; ways and means
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State Rep. Regen Hatcher, D-Gary

State Rep. Regen Hatcher, D-Gary
Third House District
Represented: Gary (Downtown and East), Lake Station, New Chicago, Hobart
Experience: National representative since 2018.lawyer
Commissions: Commerce, Small and Medium Enterprises, Economic Development.Courts and Criminal Law (Ranking Members); Government and Regulatory Reform
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Legislator Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso

Legislator Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso
4 house district
Representative: Valparaiso
Experience: National representative since 2006.Aviation Safety Consultant
Commission: Election and Allocation. Roads and Transport; Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications (Chairman)
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State Rep. Pat Boy, Democrat Michigan City

State Rep. Pat Boy, Democrat Michigan City
9 house district
Representatives: Michigan City, Chesterton, Beverly Shores, Long Beach, Westville
Experience: National representative since 2018.retired small business owner
Commission: Environmental Issues; Natural Resources (Ranked Members)
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State Rep. Chuck Moseley, D-Portage

State Rep. Chuck Moseley, D-Portage
10 house district
Representatives: Portage, Chesterton, Ogden Dunes, Burns Harbor, South Haven
Experience: National representative since 2008.Financial Solutions Associate
Commission: Employment, Labor, Pensions.Road Traffic (Ranking Members); Veterans and Public Safety
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MP Mike Aylesworth, R-Hebron

MP Mike Aylesworth, R-Hebron
11 house district
Meaning: St. John, Cedar Lake, Lowell, Schneider, Hebron, Kouts
Experience: National representative since 2014.Farmer, Former State Environmental Regulator
Commissions: Agriculture and Rural Development (Vice-Chair); Courts and Criminal Law; Environmental Affairs
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Legislator Mike Andrade, D-Munster

Legislator Mike Andrade, D-Munster
12th house district
Meaning: Munster, Hammond (south side), Highland, Griffith
Experience: National representative from 2020.small businessman
Commissions: Commerce, Small and Medium Enterprises, Economic Development.Employment, Work and Pensions; Veterans and Public Security
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State Rep. Vernon Smith, D-Gary

State Rep. Vernon Smith, D-Gary
14 house district
Representatives: Gary (south side), Merrillville
Experience: National representative since 1990.Professor of Education, Indiana University Northwest
Commission: Education (ranking members).judiciary; local government
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State Senator Hal Slager, R-Schererville

State Senator Hal Slager, R-Schererville
15 house district
Representatives: Dyer, Schererville, St. John, Griffith
Career: State representative from 2012-2018, re-elected in 2020.small business owner
Commission: Environmental Matters; Ways and Means
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State Senator Douglas Gutwein, R-Francesville

State Senator Douglas Gutwein, R-Francesville
16 house district
Meaning: Newton, Jasper County
Experience: National representative since 2008.small business owner
Commission: Agriculture and Rural Development.Environmental Affairs (Vice Chair); Veterans and Public Safety
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State Senator Julie Olsoff, R-Crownpoint

State Senator Julie Olsoff, R-Crownpoint
19 house district
Represented: Crown Point, Merrillville, Winfield, Four Seasons Lake, Hobart
Career: State representative from 2014-2018, re-elected in 2020.small business owner
Commissions: Family, Children, Human Resources.Public Health (Vice President); Veterans and Public Safety
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State Senator Jim Pressel, R Rolling Prairie

State Senator Jim Pressel, R Rolling Prairie
20 house district
Representative: Laporte County
Experience: National representative since 2016.small business owner
Commissions: Commerce, Small and Medium Enterprises, Economic Development. Road/Traffic (Chairperson)
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