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HB1472 - 104th General Assembly

CRIM CD-COERCING AN ABORTION
Last Action
1/28/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Travis Weaver and Kelly M. Cassidy
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/12-39 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of coercing an abortion. Provides that a person commits the offense when the person uses force, intimidation, coercive control, threat of force, threat of deprivation of food and shelter, or financial assistance in order to compel a woman to undergo an abortion against her will. Provides that coercing an abortion may occur regardless of whether an abortion procedure has been attempted or completed. Provides that coercing an abortion is a Class 3 felony. Defines "abortion" and "coercive control".
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/21/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Travis Weaver
1/28/2025 House First Reading
1/28/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
2/21/2025 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy