House Sponsors: SCHOENBERG-SCULLY-FRITCHEY-ERWIN. Short description: FREEDOM OF CHOICE-PREGNCY TERM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Freedom of Choice Act and amends the Illinois Abortion Law of 1975. Establishes a State policy recognizing a woman's reproductive rights. Prohibits State agencies and units of local government (including home rule units) from restricting a woman's right to terminate a pregnancy before fetal viability or at any time if medically necessary. Repeals a Section declaring that the General Assembly would prohibit all abortions unless necessary for the preservation of a woman's life if Roe v. Wade is overruled or significantly modified. Effective immediately. HOME RULE NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) HB 722 contains language that a home rule unit may not exercise any of its powers in a manner inconsistent with the legisla- tion. This is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions. Therefore, in the opinion of DCCA, HB 722 pre-empts home rule authority. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status