Bill > HB2624

This bill creates the Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 2025, which requires physicians to provide at least 48 hours of notice to an adult family member (defined as a person over 21 years old who is a parent, grandparent, step-parent, or legal guardian) before performing an abortion on a minor or an incompetent person. The bill is based on the legislative finding that parental consultation is typically in the best interest of the minor, as young people may lack the maturity to fully understand the potential medical, emotional, and psychological consequences of abortion. The law includes several exceptions to the notification requirement, such as when the minor is accompanied by a person entitled to notice, when a medical emergency exists, or if the minor has been a victim of abuse by an adult family member. If direct (actual) notice is not possible, the physician must send a certified mail notice. Minors can also seek a judicial waiver of the notification requirement through a confidential court process, where a judge can determine if the minor is mature enough to make the decision independently or if notification would not be in the minor's best interests. Physicians who fail to comply with the act may be referred to the medical board, and those who sign unauthorized waivers could face misdemeanor charges. The bill emphasizes protecting the minor's confidentiality and right to consent throughout the process.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2624&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104