HB 1919 Illinois House · 97th 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 6 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, at least one hour 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 the Department of Public Health shall prepare and make available a reporting form, to be submitted by each abortion facility to the Department annually. 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. Effective immediately.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2011
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2011 Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Jan 8, 2013
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 17, 2011
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 23, 2011
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Feb 17, 2011
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Brandon W. Phelps
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