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Indiana
CURRENT STATUS: Considering DWD
Bring end-of-life freedom to Indiana!
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Indiana
Timeline of Death with Dignity in Indiana
2026
2026
Bill Does Not Advance
The End of Life Options Act (1011) is introduced and referred to the House Committee on Public Health.
The session ends and the bill does not advance.
2025
2025
HB1011 is Reintroduced for 2026 Session
HB1011 is reintroduced on December 1 at the start of Indiana’s 2026 session. The bill is referred to the Committee on Public Health and received its first reading.
The bill misses the crossover deadline and does not advance.
2024
2024
Bills Do Not Advance
In January, Indiana lawmakers introduced HB1011 and referred to the Committee on Public Health. Two resolutions, HCR0019 and SCR0017, both of which express that the state of Indiana “opposes and condemns assisted suicide.” SCR0017 is passed by the Senate Committee on Health and Provider Services and adopted. The session ends and HB1011, HCR0019, and SCR0017 do not advance.
2023
2023
Bill Does Not Advance
The Indiana General Assembly introduces HB1011, and it is referred to the Committee on Public Health. The bill fails to move forward.
2022
2022
Bill Fails to Move Forward
On January 4, the Indiana General Assembly introduced HB1020, which fails to move forward.
