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HB 1220

ABORTION-INFORMED CONSENT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Miller

Illinois bill requiring abortion informed consent procedures; referred to committee as state grapples with abortion access policy conflicts.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1220

Legislative bill overview

HB 1220 would require women seeking abortion to receive informed consent materials and potentially a waiting period before the procedure. The bill has been filed in Illinois and referred to the Rules Committee. Specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed in the available information.

Why is this important

Informed consent laws significantly affect abortion access by potentially delaying procedures and imposing additional requirements on patients. In Illinois, which has protected abortion rights at the state level, such legislation represents a notable policy shift that could restrict access despite state protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Waiting periods: Mandatory delays between consent and procedure may disproportionately burden lower-income women and those requiring travel
  • "Informed consent" content standards: Disagreement over what information should be mandated (medical facts vs. ideological material about fetal development)
  • Constitutional alignment: Illinois abortion protections may conflict with restrictions; legal challenges would likely follow passage

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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