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IL HB2620

IL HB2620
ABORTION-72 HR WAITING PERIOD


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Reproductive Health Act. Provides that no person shall perform or induce an abortion unless at least 72 hours prior thereto the health care professional who is to perform or induce the abortion has conferred with the patient and discussed with the patient the indicators, contraindicators, and risk factors in light of the patient's medical history and medical condition.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Reproductive Health Act to require a mandatory 72-hour waiting period for abortion procedures. Specifically, the bill mandates that before performing an abortion, the healthcare professional must first have a comprehensive consultation with the patient at least 72 hours prior to the procedure. During this consultation, the healthcare provider must discuss medical indicators, contraindicators, and risk factors specific to the patient's individual medical history and current medical condition. This waiting period is designed to ensure that patients have sufficient time to carefully consider their decision and receive detailed medical counseling about the potential risks and implications of the abortion procedure. The bill aims to enhance patient information and informed consent in reproductive healthcare decisions.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/06/2025)

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