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IL HB4876
Bill
Status
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anne Stava-Murray
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "abused child" under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act to include denying a child access to necessary medical care, specifically primary care services, abortion services, or gender-affirming services.
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Amends the Consent by Minors to Health Care Services Act to specify that a minor's consent to abortion services and gender-affirming services is not voidable due to their minority status.
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Provides liability protection for health care professionals rendering abortion services and gender-affirming services, preventing civil or criminal liability or professional discipline for failure to obtain valid consent if the professional relied in good faith on representations made by the minor.
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Removes restrictions requiring minors to be identified in writing by an adult relative, homeless service representative, attorney, school official, or religious organization in order to consent to care.
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Adds definitions of "abortion services" and "gender-affirming services" by reference to the Reproductive Health Act.
Legislative Description
ABORTION/GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/7/2025