INDIANA NEWS

Eli Lilly to seek employment growth outside of Indiana after abortion ban

by: Joe Schroeder
Posted: Aug 6, 2022 / 06:51 PM EDT
Updated: Aug 6, 2022 / 07:24 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS — One of the largest employers and oldest companies in Indiana will begin looking for expansion opportunities outside of the Hoosier State in the wake of a recently passed abortion ban bill.

Eli Lilly and Co. released a statement Saturday that said the abortion ban may hurt the company’s ability to bring in “diverse scientific, engineering and business talent” to Indiana.

“As a global company headquartered in Indianapolis for more than 145 years, we work hard to retain and attract thousands of people who are important drivers of our state’s economy,” Lilly’s statement read.

“Given this new law, we will be forced to plan for more employment growth outside our home state.”

ELI LILLY AND CO.

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In wake of new abortion ban, Lilly will look outside Indiana for expansion projects

August 6, 2022 | John RussellEli Lilly and Co., one of the largest and oldest companies in Indiana, announced Saturday it will look outside the state for corporate expansion projects in the wake of a sweeping abortion ban passed by the Legislature on Friday.

The Indianapolis-based drugmaker said the abortion law could hinder its ability to attract diverse scientific, engineering and business talent to Indiana.

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“As a global company headquartered in Indianapolis for more than 145 years, we work hard to retain and attract thousands of people who are important drivers of our state’s economy,” the company said in a statement. “Given this new law, we will be forced to plan for more employment growth outside our home state.”

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The company said it has expanded its employee health plan coverage to include travel for reproductive services unavailable locally, but added that may not be enough for some current and potential employees.

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