HB 4375—Introduced by Representative Paul Jacobs on 2/18/22 (In House Rules Committee)
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Ultrasound Opportunity Act. 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 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.
HB 4445—Introduced by Representative Joe Sosnowski on 1/21/22 (In House Rules Committee)
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Informed Consent of Minors for Abortion Act. Provides that no person shall perform or induce an abortion for a patient under the age of 18, unless, at least 72 hours prior thereto, the patient has conferred with a licensed professional counselor, licensed clinical professional counselor, or qualified examiner and discussed the indicators, contraindications, risk factors, and the use of medications. Provides that if the patient chooses to proceed with the abortion after a conference, the licensed professional counselor, licensed clinical professional counselor, or qualified examiner shall sign and shall cause the patient to sign a written statement that the patient has given the patient’s informed consent freely and without coercion.
HB 4378—Introduced by Representative Paul Jacobs on 2/18/22 (In House Rules Committee)
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 2022, with provisions similar to those of the Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 1995. Repeals the Youth Health and Safety Act. Effective upon becoming law or on the date Public Act 102-685 takes effect, whichever is later.
HB 4532—Introduced by Representative Ryan Spain on 1/21/22 (In House Rules Committee)
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 2022, with provisions similar to those of the Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 1995. Repeals the Youth Health and Safety Act. Effective upon becoming law or on the date Public Act 102-685 takes effect, whichever is later.
HB 5229—Introduced by Representative Adam Niemerg on 2/18/22 (In House Rules Committee)
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 2022, with provisions similar to those of the Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 1995. Repeals the Youth Health and Safety Act. Effective upon becoming law or on the date Public Act 102-685 takes effect, whichever is later.
HB 5231—Introduced by Representative Adam Niemerg on 2/18/22 (In House Rules Committee)
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Reproductive Health Act. Prohibits a person from using any medication, drug, or other substance to terminate the pregnancy of an individual known to be pregnant. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Nurse Practice Act, and the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987 to make conforming changes.