Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1453 — WOMANS RIGHT TO KNOW ACT

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 94th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Woman's Right to Know Act and amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that an abortion shall not be performed or induced unless the woman has given her voluntary and informed consent, and states guidelines for determining whether a woman's consent is voluntary and informed. Requires the Department of Public Health to publish printed materials and an informational video concerning certain prenatal services. Requires a physician to inform a woman of the existence of a medical emergency that necessitates an immediate abortion to avert her death or serious injury. Authorizes disciplinary action against a physician for a willful failure to provide a woman with certain information required under the Woman's Right to Know Act; if a physician willfully performs an abortion without first providing the woman with the information, authorizes a civil penalty of $1,000 for a first violation and $5,000 for a second or subsequent violation. Authorizes a State's Attorney to report to the Medical Disciplinary Board a physician's willful failure to provide a woman with such information. Effective 120 days after becoming law.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser

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

  7. Remains in Health Care Availability and Access Committee

  8. Motion Do Pass - Lost Health Care Availability and Access Committee; 005-006-000

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eileen Lyons

  10. Assigned to Health Care Availability and Access Committee

  11. Referred to Rules Committee

  12. First Reading

  13. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis

  14. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps

  15. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz

  16. Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

  17. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Randall M. Hultgren

Sponsors

  • Randall M. Hultgren · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Randall M. Hultgren

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1453 do?
Creates the Woman's Right to Know Act and amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that an abortion shall not be performed or induced unless the woman has given her voluntary and informed consent, and states guidelines for determining whether a woman's consent is voluntary and informed. Requires the Department of Public Health to publish printed materials and an informational video concerning certain prenatal services. Requires a physician to inform a woman of the existence of a medical emergency that necessitates an immediate abortion to avert her death or serious injury. Authorizes disciplinary action against a physician for a willful failure to provide a woman with certain information required under the Woman's Right to Know Act; if a physician willfully performs an abortion without first providing the woman with the information, authorizes a civil penalty of $1,000 for a first violation and $5,000 for a second or subsequent violation. Authorizes a State's Attorney to report to the Medical Disciplinary Board a physician's willful failure to provide a woman with such information. Effective 120 days after becoming law.
Who sponsors HB 1453?
HB 1453 is sponsored by Randall M. Hultgren.
What is the current status of HB 1453?
This bill died with 94th 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 1453?
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