Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: In Committee 14 D cosponsors

HB 4146 — EXPANDING ABORTION SERVICES

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates the TEXAS Act-The Expanding Abortion Services Act. Provides that any person, other than an officer or employee of the State or a unit of local government, may bring a civil action against any person who: commits an act of sexual assault or domestic abuse or causes an unintended pregnancy, regardless of circumstances; knowingly engages in conduct that aids or abets a sexual assault or domestic abuse or causes an unintended pregnancy, regardless of circumstances; or intends to engage in that act or conduct. Provides that if the plaintiff prevails in an action brought under the Act, the court shall award: (1) injunctive relief sufficient to prevent the defendant from committing or engaging in acts that aid or abet sexual assault or domestic abuse or causing an unintended pregnancy; (2) statutory damages in an amount of not less than $10,000 for each act of sexual assault or domestic abuse or action that causes an unintended pregnancy the defendant committed or aided or abetted, of which not less than $5,000 shall be awarded to the plaintiff and $5,000 shall be placed in a special fund in the State treasury, known as the State Abortion Freedom Expansion Fund, to be used by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, to pay the costs of abortions for pregnant persons who travel to Illinois from states that prohibit abortions for the purpose of obtaining access to abortions in Illinois; and (3) costs and attorney's fees. Establishes defenses and specifies venue. Defines "abortion", "domestic abuse", "pregnancy", and "sexual assault". Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Contains a severability provision.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Delia C. Ramirez

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  20. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (166)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4146 do?
Creates the TEXAS Act-The Expanding Abortion Services Act. Provides that any person, other than an officer or employee of the State or a unit of local government, may bring a civil action against any person who: commits an act of sexual assault or domestic abuse or causes an unintended pregnancy, regardless of circumstances; knowingly engages in conduct that aids or abets a sexual assault or domestic abuse or causes an unintended pregnancy, regardless of circumstances; or intends to engage in that act or conduct. Provides that if the plaintiff prevails in an action brought under the Act, the court shall award: (1) injunctive relief sufficient to prevent the defendant from committing or engaging in acts that aid or abet sexual assault or domestic abuse or causing an unintended pregnancy; (2) statutory damages in an amount of not less than $10,000 for each act of sexual assault or domestic abuse or action that causes an unintended pregnancy the defendant committed or aided or abetted, of which not less than $5,000 shall be awarded to the plaintiff and $5,000 shall be placed in a special fund in the State treasury, known as the State Abortion Freedom Expansion Fund, to be used by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, to pay the costs of abortions for pregnant persons who travel to Illinois from states that prohibit abortions for the purpose of obtaining access to abortions in Illinois; and (3) costs and attorney's fees. Establishes defenses and specifies venue. Defines "abortion", "domestic abuse", "pregnancy", and "sexual assault". Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Contains a severability provision.
Who sponsors HB 4146?
HB 4146 is sponsored by Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Joyce Mason (Democrat), Katie Stuart (Democrat), Ann M. Williams (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), Jonathan Carroll, Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Bob Morgan (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), Delia C. Ramirez, Maura Hirschauer (Democrat), Dagmara Avelar (Democrat), Deb Conroy, Daniel Didech (Democrat), Thaddeus Jones (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), and Terra Costa Howard (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4146?
This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4146?
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