Date	Chamber	Action
1/28/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

720 ILCS 5/12-39 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of coercing an abortion. Provides that a person commits the offense when the person uses force, intimidation, coercive control, threat of force, threat of deprivation of food and shelter, or financial assistance in order to compel a woman to undergo an abortion against her will. Provides that coercing an abortion may occur regardless of whether an abortion procedure has been attempted or completed. Provides that coercing an abortion is a Class 3 felony. Defines "abortion" and "coercive control".

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/21/2025	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Travis Weaver
1/28/2025	House	First Reading
1/28/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/21/2025	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

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