House Sponsors: ZICKUS-HARTKE-PARKE-PHELPS-ROSKAM, BIGGINS, BOST, JOHNSON,TOM AND NOLAND. Short description: WOMAN'S RIGHT TO KNOW ACT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Woman's Right to Know Act. Requires informed consent of a woman before an abortion may be performed on her. Requires that at least 24 hours before an impending abortion, the physician or a qualified person must give the woman specific oral and printed information concerning abortion. Requires the Department of Public Health to develop and make available printed and video materials. Requires a facility other than a hospital that offers abortion services to have a physician with full admitting privileges at a nearby hospital for follow-up care for the facility's patients who receive abortion services. Provides for emergencies. Requires reporting to the Department of Public Health of each abortion performed in the State. Violation of the Act is a Class A misdemeanor and is grounds under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 for disciplinary action against a physician. Provides for civil penalties. Failure to file certain reports, upon conviction, results in license suspension for the facility or physician failing to report. Effective 90 days after becoming law. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status