News Starting in 2021, an ultrasound must be performed 18 hours before having an abortion in Indiana August 20, 2020 Elizabeth DePompei, Indianapolis Star Comments Off on Starting in 2021, an ultrasound must be performed 18 hours before having an abortion in Indiana A 2016 Indiana that requires women seeking an abortion to undergo an ultrasound at least 18 hours before the procedure is set to resume Jan. 1.