Supporters of Senate Bill 236 believe it will protect the lives of women and children, but opponents think the legislation would limit health care. Although Indiana passed a near total abortion ban in 2022, authors of SB 236—Sens. “Senate Bill 236 is a vital measure to protect the sanctity of life in Indiana,” said Johnson. An example of this immunity could be a family member driving a pregnant woman seeking an abortion across state lines to receive care. Third reading in the SenateIn one final push to stop the legislation, Senate Democrats provided further testimony highlighting their concerns with the bill.