REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS28616C3 / H0302
The purpose of the proposed legislation is to amend the Informed Consent Law to provide information specific
to babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Studies indicate that the abortion rate for pre-born babies with
Down syndrome may be as high as 90%. This bill would require the Department of Health and Welfare to
provide mothers in such circumstances with information about the resources available, in both the public and
private sectors, to help support a decision to choose life for her baby.
FISCAL NOTE
It is estimated that this legislation will cost no more than $10,000 for the Department to update its printed and
on-line materials, which are already required under IC 18-609.
Contact:
Representative Kevin Andrus
(208) 332-1000
Representative Randy Armstrong
(208) 332-1000
David Ripley
(208) 344-8709
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 03/12/2021, 10:57 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 18-604, 18-608, 18-609, 18-613, 18-617