Illinois Ultrasound Opportunity Act (HB 4643)

House Bill 4643 provides that the physician performing an abortion on a fetus after eight weeks of gestation shall offer the pregnant patient the opportunity to view an active ultrasound of the fetus before the procedure.

After the ultrasound, there must be a 72-hour waiting period before anesthesia or other medication is administered upon the pregnant patient.

These provisions will not apply in cases of medical emergencies.

Latest Action:

2/5/2020: Introduced

3/12/2020: Assigned to committee

Similar Bill:

HB 4993

Primary Sponsor:

Rep. Darren Bailey