Senate Sponsors: CRONIN-DILLARD. Short description: DPA-ABORTION LIMITATIONS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Public Aid Code. Replaces provisions concerning medical assistance and general assistance funding of abortions with identical language prohibiting payment of aid for abortions unless necessary for preserving the woman's life. Permits State funds to be used for abortions to terminate a pregnancy resulting from an act of criminal sexual assault or aggravated criminal sexual assault. Provides that State funds shall only be used to the extent that payment is required by federal law as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. Provides that if any provision of this amendatory Act of 1997 is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect the provisions which can be given effect without the invalid provision. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status