FREEDOM OF CHOICE-PREGNCY TERM
Summary
Creates the Freedom of Choice Act and amends the Illinois Abortion Law of 1975. Establishes a State policy recognizing a woman's reproductive rights. Prohibits State agencies and units of local government (including home rule units) from restricting a woman's right to terminate a pregnancy before fetal viability or at any time if medically necessary. Repeals a Section declaring that the General Assembly would prohibit all abortions unless necessary for the preservation of a woman's life if Roe v. Wade is overruled or significantly modified. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2003
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2003
Last action Jan 11, 2005
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 9, 2003
Committee
Referred to Rules
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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