Social Policy
Indiana Social Issues Guide 2026
Indiana social policy at a glance: abortion laws, gun regulations, LGBTQ+ protections, marijuana status, and how these issues shape the 2026 elections.
Near-Total Ban
Abortion Status
Very Permissive
Gun Laws
Limited Protections
LGBTQ+ Rights
$7.25 (federal)
Minimum Wage
Abortion Laws in Indiana
Near-Total Ban
SB 1 (2022)
Total ban with narrow exceptions (rape, incest, fetal anomaly, health)
Gun Laws in Indiana
Very Permissive
Permitless carry (2022); no red flag law; few restrictions
LGBTQ+ Rights in Indiana
Limited Protections
No state anti-discrimination law; RFRA (2015) controversy
Other Key Issues
| Marijuana | Illegal; one of few remaining total prohibition states |
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 (federal) |
2026 Political Context
Indiana passed one of the first post-Dobbs abortion bans. The state\'s 2015 RFRA controversy damaged its business reputation and led to partial amendments.