The State of Indiana has withdrawn from Texas v. Kennedy, a multi-state lawsuit challenging key provisions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Section 504 rule, including protections that help ensure people with disabilities can receive services in their communities rather than institutions. Since 1973, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act has served as a cornerstone of legal protections for people with disabilities, prohibiting disability discrimination and supporting access to community-based care.
M. Geron Gadd, Senior Attorney at the National Health Law Program, said, “We appreciate Attorney General Rokita’s withdrawal of Indiana from this harmful lawsuit. For decades, Section 504 has been essential to protecting the rights of people with disabilities and ensuring they can live, work, and thrive in their communities. This move reflects the importance of preserving those protections, and we urge other states to follow Indiana’s lead and step away from this misguided challenge.”
