Bill Status of HB 1472   104th General Assembly


Short Description:  CRIM CD-COERCING AN ABORTION

House Sponsors
Rep. Travis Weaver

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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 
DateChamber Action
  1/21/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Travis Weaver
  1/28/2025HouseFirst Reading
  1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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