Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB0165

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Ultrasound Opportunity Act. Sets forth legislative findings and definitions. Provides that at any facility where abortions are performed, the physician who is to perform the abortion, the referring physician, or another qualified person working in conjunction with either physician shall offer any woman seeking an abortion after 8 weeks of gestation an opportunity to receive and view an active ultrasound of her unborn child by someone qualified to perform ultrasounds at the facility, or at a facility listed in a listing of local ultrasound providers provided by the facility, prior to the woman having any part of an abortion performed or induced and prior to the administration of any anesthesia or medication in preparation for the abortion. Provides that the requirements of the Act shall not apply when, in the medical judgment of the physician performing or inducing the abortion, there exists a medical emergency. Contains a severability provision. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
1/17/2025	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terri Bryant
1/17/2025	Senate	First Reading
1/17/2025	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/25/2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler
2/25/2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
2/25/2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
2/25/2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
2/25/2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
2/25/2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
2/25/2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
2/25/2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
2/25/2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

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