IL HB2701 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 16-5)
Status: Introduced on February 19 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-07-08 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John Bradley
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on February 19 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-07-08 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John Bradley
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Creates the Ultrasound Opportunity Act. Sets forth legislative findings and definitions. Provides that at any facility where abortions are performed, the physician who is to perform the abortion, the referring physician, or another qualified person working in conjunction with either physician shall offer any woman seeking an abortion after 8 weeks of gestation an opportunity to receive and view an active ultrasound of her unborn child by someone qualified to perform ultrasounds at the facility, or at a facility listed in a listing of local ultrasound providers provided by the facility, prior to the woman having any part of an abortion performed or induced and prior to the administration of any anesthesia or medication in preparation for the abortion. Provides that the requirements of the Act shall not apply when, in the medical judgment of the physician performing or inducing the abortion, there exists a medical emergency. Contains a severability provision. Effective immediately.
Title
ULTRASOUND OPPORTUNITY ACT
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-08 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John Bradley |
| 2015-03-27 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 2015-03-11 | House | To Informed Consent Subcommittee |
| 2015-03-10 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed |
| 2015-03-04 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Morrison |
| 2015-03-04 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese |
| 2015-03-03 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven A. Andersson |
| 2015-03-03 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark Batinick |
| 2015-03-02 | House | Assigned to Human Services Committee |
| 2015-02-26 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael D. Unes |
| 2015-02-24 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Grant Wehrli |
| 2015-02-20 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2015-02-20 | House | First Reading |
| 2015-02-20 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David B. Reis |
| 2015-02-20 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser |
| 2015-02-20 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David McSweeney |
| 2015-02-20 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock |
| 2015-02-20 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe Sosnowski |
| 2015-02-19 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Peter Breen |
| 2015-02-19 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandon W. Phelps |
| 2015-02-19 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Sandack |
| 2015-02-19 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeanne M Ives |
| 2015-02-19 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer |
| 2015-02-19 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Terri Bryant |
| 2015-02-19 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II |
| 2015-02-19 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Wheeler |
Illinois State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2701&GAID=13&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=88&GA=99 |
| Text | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/09900HB2701.htm |
