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IL HB2756

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Morrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "decedent" under the Illinois Anatomical Gift Act to include deceased fetuses and unborn children as defined in the Illinois Abortion Law of 1975.

  • Prohibits any part of a fetus's body from being used for anatomical gift purposes if an abortion has been performed on the fetus, regardless of whether a gift was otherwise authorized.

  • Amends sections 1-10 and 5-5 of the Anatomical Gift Act to clarify definitions and procedures for anatomical gifts while adding restrictions specific to fetal tissue.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

ANATOMICAL GIFTS-FETAL TISSUE

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/29/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/29/2019
Informed Consent3/6/2019
Human Services2/26/2019
Rules2/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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