Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5463 — ABORTION LAW-INFORMED CONSENT

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 98th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Amends the Illinois Abortion Law of 1975. Adds various definitions to the Act. Provides that an abortion shall not be performed or induced without the voluntary and informed consent of the patient upon whom the abortion is to be performed or induced. Establishes what circumstances are considered informed consent. Provides that if the medical facility has the necessary equipment, consent to an abortion is voluntary and informed only if at least 24 hours before the abortion, the physician who is to perform the abortion on the pregnant woman, the referring physician, or a qualified person assisting the physician has offered the woman, orally and in person, the opportunity to: (1) view the active ultrasound image of the unborn child and hear the heartbeat of the unborn child if the heartbeat is audible; and (2) receive a physical picture of the ultrasound image of the unborn child. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall cause to be published printed materials and an informational DVD in English and Spanish within 30 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the materials shall include a comprehensive list of the agencies, a description of the services they offer, and the telephone numbers and addresses of the agencies, and shall inform the woman about available medical assistance benefits for prenatal care, childbirth, and neonatal care. Provides that a pregnant woman upon whom an abortion has been performed in violation of the Act, or the parent or legal guardian of that woman if she is an unemancipated minor, may commence a civil action against the abortion provider for any willful violation of the Act for actual and punitive damages.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. To Informed Consent Subcommittee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Unes

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne Rosenthal

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad E. Halbrook

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Wheeler

  12. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeanne M Ives

  14. Assigned to Human Services Committee

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bill Mitchell

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David McSweeney

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Demmer

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Anthony

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Meier

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Bost

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John D. Cavaletto

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Josh Harms

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Sosnowski

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Darlene J. Senger

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Raymond Poe

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry F. Costello, II

  32. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Timothy L. Schmitz

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith P. Sommer

  34. Referred to Rules Committee

  35. First Reading

  36. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas Morrison

Sponsors

  • Thomas Morrison · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Thomas Morrison

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5463 do?
Amends the Illinois Abortion Law of 1975. Adds various definitions to the Act. Provides that an abortion shall not be performed or induced without the voluntary and informed consent of the patient upon whom the abortion is to be performed or induced. Establishes what circumstances are considered informed consent. Provides that if the medical facility has the necessary equipment, consent to an abortion is voluntary and informed only if at least 24 hours before the abortion, the physician who is to perform the abortion on the pregnant woman, the referring physician, or a qualified person assisting the physician has offered the woman, orally and in person, the opportunity to: (1) view the active ultrasound image of the unborn child and hear the heartbeat of the unborn child if the heartbeat is audible; and (2) receive a physical picture of the ultrasound image of the unborn child. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall cause to be published printed materials and an informational DVD in English and Spanish within 30 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the materials shall include a comprehensive list of the agencies, a description of the services they offer, and the telephone numbers and addresses of the agencies, and shall inform the woman about available medical assistance benefits for prenatal care, childbirth, and neonatal care. Provides that a pregnant woman upon whom an abortion has been performed in violation of the Act, or the parent or legal guardian of that woman if she is an unemancipated minor, may commence a civil action against the abortion provider for any willful violation of the Act for actual and punitive damages.
Who sponsors HB 5463?
HB 5463 is sponsored by Thomas Morrison.
What is the current status of HB 5463?
This bill died with 98th 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 5463?
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