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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Dignity for Aborted Children Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any State law or administrative rule to the contrary, any physician after performing an abortion shall provide the patient with an informed consent form, provided by the Department of Public Health, offering the patient specified options for disposal of the human fetal tissue from the abortion. Provides that it is unlawful for any physician, after performing an abortion in which the patient elects to release the human fetal tissue to the physician, to fail to provide for the final disposition of the human fetal tissue through interment or cremation, consistent with State law regarding the disposal of human remains, not later than 7 days after the date on which the abortion procedure was performed. Requires physicians who perform abortions and persons, not including patients, to whom human fetal tissue is transferred to submit annual reports to the Department containing specified information. Contains provisions specifying civil penalties, criminal designations, and consideration of action by the Illinois State Medical Board. Provides that a patient upon whom an abortion is performed or attempted in violation of the Act may not be prosecuted under the Act or for a conspiracy to violate the Act. Provides that the Department shall submit to the General Assembly an annual report on the number of abortions, procedure type, and method of disposal of human fetal tissue under the Act.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Dignity for Aborted Children Act, mandates that physicians performing abortions must provide patients with an informed consent form detailing options for the disposal of human fetal tissue, which is defined as tissue from a dead embryo or fetus after an abortion or stillbirth. Patients can choose to take possession of the tissue or release it to the physician. If the physician receives the tissue, they are legally required to arrange for its final disposition through interment or cremation within seven days, consistent with state laws for human remains. Physicians and any entities receiving fetal tissue (excluding patients) must submit annual reports to the Department of Public Health detailing the number of abortions performed, gestational ages, and methods of tissue disposal. Violations can result in civil penalties for documentation failures and criminal charges for improper disposal or reporting, with potential review by the Illinois State Medical Board, though patients are exempt from prosecution under this Act. The Department will also report annually to the General Assembly on abortion statistics and tissue disposal methods.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer (on 02/13/2026)
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