KARPIEL-CRONIN-PETKA AND DONAHUE. New Act 225 ILCS 60/22 from Ch. 111, par. 4400-22 Creates the Woman's Right to Know Act. Requires informed consent of a woman before an abortion may be performed on her. Requires that at least 24 hours before an impending abortion, the physician or a qualified person must give the woman specific oral and printed information concerning abortion. Requires the Department of Public Health to develop and make available printed and video materials. Provides for emergencies. Violation of the Act is a Class A misdemeanor and is grounds under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 for disciplinary action against a physician. Provides for civil penalties. Effective 90 days after becoming law. 99-02-24 S FIRST READING 99-02-24 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 99-02-24 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE 99-03-04 S TO SUBCOMMITTEE 99-03-04 S COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE 99-03-10 S ADDED AS A CO-SPONSOR DONAHUE 99-03-20 S RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 3-9(A) RULES 01-01-09 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary