Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a hospital that is licensed under IC 16-21 and operates a maternity unit shall ensure that a woman who is:

(1) giving birth in the hospital; and

(2) either:

(A) a Medicaid recipient; or

(B) eligible for Medicaid;

has the option, if not medically contraindicated, of having a long acting reversible subdermal contraceptive implanted after delivery and before the woman is discharged.

     (b) A hospital is exempt from the requirement in subsection (a) if the hospital notifies the Indiana department of health in writing that the hospital has a faith based objection to the requirement.

     (c) This section expires June 30, 2025.

As added by P.L.91-2024, SEC.1.