Bill Status of HB 4309   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  CRIM CD-COERCING AN ABORTION

House Sponsors
Rep. Travis Weaver

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/16/2024HouseReferred 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 
DateChamber Action
  12/21/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Travis Weaver
  1/16/2024HouseFirst Reading
  1/16/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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