HB 4643 Illinois House · 101st Regular Session

ULTRASOUND OPPORTUNITY ACT

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, following the performance of an ultrasound on a woman, 72 hours must pass before the administration of any anesthesia or medication in preparation for an abortion for the woman. 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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2020 Last action Jun 23, 2020
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Jun 23, 2020
Committee
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2020
Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
lower
Feb 5, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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