IL HB1620

Amends Section 6 of the Illinois Abortion Law of 1975 to change the standard of care required when a child is born alive during an abortion procedure.

Requires the attending physician to exercise the same degree of professional skill, care, and diligence to preserve the life and health of a child born alive at the same gestational age as would be required for any child born alive at that age (rather than comparing to other pregnancy terminations).

Requires a second physician to be present during viable fetus abortions to take control and provide immediate medical care to any child born alive, except in medical emergencies.

Establishes criminal penalties of Class 3 felonies for violations of requirements regarding abortion methods that preserve fetal life and attendance of second physicians.

Prohibits intentional performance of abortions solely based on fetal sex, except when the sex is linked to a genetic disorder.