Senate Enrolled Act 340 requires doctors to annually report to the state 26 listed complications associated with abortions, including infections and cardiac arrest as well as psychological or emotional issues such as sleeping disorders and anxiety.
The measure also requires annual inspections of abortion clinics and legalizes the use of "baby boxes" in fire departments, which allow a parent to give up an infant anonymously and without fear of penalty.
Opponents of SEA 340 said the abortion complication reporting requirements are overly burdensome and view the law as the state's latest attempt to restrict abortion access.
Rep. Sue Errington, D-Muncie, wondered why the same state requirements are not required for other medical care.