The Indiana Supreme Court rejected Planned Parenthood’s petition to transfer jurisdiction on May 15, ensuring that the Indiana Court of Appeals’ August decision upholding the state’s pro-life law will remain in effect. This outcome is considered a significant victory for Attorney General Todd Rokita and his office, who have defended the legislation in court.
The case centered on arguments from Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers, who said that the law’s health exceptions allowing abortions were too narrow to comply with protections for life and liberty under the Indiana Constitution. The appellate court previously found that the law’s “reasonable medical judgment” standard for these 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.”
According to data cited by Rokita’s office, Indiana recorded 126 abortions in 2025 compared with 9,529 in 2022 before the new law took effect. 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 legal team for their efforts during what he described as a hard-fought legal battle.
Observers say this ruling may have broader implications as states across the country continue to debate similar legislation regarding abortion access.
