HB 2683

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 98th Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Ultrasound Opportunity Act

Abstract

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 7 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 Department of Public Health shall prepare and make available a reporting form, to be submitted by each abortion facility to the Department annually. 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.

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Dec 03, 2014

House

Session Sine Die

Mar 22, 2013

House

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

Mar 04, 2013

House

Assigned to Human Services Committee

Feb 22, 2013

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David McSweeney

Feb 21, 2013

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Wheeler

House

Referred to Rules Committee

House

First Reading

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