IL
Illinois House Bill HB2590

Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HB2590

Introduced
2/15/23  
Introduced
2/15/23  

Caption

PREVENT ABUSE AGAINST MOTHERS

Impact

The impacts of HB 2590 are substantial as it establishes clear legal standards regarding coercion and reinforces the rights of pregnant women against abusive practices. Reproductive health care facilities are mandated to post information about these rights and must ensure that health professionals discreetly check for signs of coercion when a woman is considering an abortion. This aspect demonstrates a proactive measure aimed at empowering pregnant women and providing them access to resources and support if they are victims of coercive pressure.

Summary

House Bill 2590, officially titled the Coercive Abuse Against Mothers Prevention Act, seeks to address the serious issue of coercive abuse against pregnant women, particularly in the context of terminating pregnancies. The bill explicitly makes it illegal to coerce or force a pregnant woman into having an abortion. Offenders could be charged with petty and business offenses, incurring fines of $500 for a first violation and $1,500 for subsequent offenses. Beyond criminal penalties, the bill enables victims to sue for damages, irrespective of whether the applicable abuser faces criminal prosecution or whether the abortion was performed.

Conclusion

Overall, HB 2590 represents a significant step towards safeguarding vulnerable women experiencing coercion surrounding their reproductive health. By focusing on both preventive measures and civil remedies, the bill underscores the Illinois General Assembly's commitment to combatting coercive abuse and promoting informed consent in reproductive health decisions.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 2590 involve its implications on broader abortion rights and the potential backlash against reproductive health care policies. Critics argue that while the bill aims to protect women from coerced abortions, it could also complicate and stigmatize legitimate health care practices related to reproductive choices. Additionally, the stringent mandatory reporting requirements might create hesitance among healthcare providers regarding patient confidentiality and trust.

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Companion Bills

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In provisions relating to abortion, repealing provisions relating to short title of chapter and to legislative intent, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to medical consultation and judgment, to informed consent, to parental consent, to abortion facilities, to printed information, to Commonwealth interference prohibited, to spousal notice, to determination of gestational age, to abortion on unborn child of 24 or more weeks gestational age, to infanticide, to prohibited acts and to reporting, further providing for publicly owned facilities, public officials and public funds and for fetal experimentation and repealing provisions relating to civil penalties, to criminal penalties, to State Board of Medicine and State Board of Osteopathic Medicine and to construction; providing for reproductive rights; repealing provisions relating to compliance with Federal health care legislation as to regulation of insurers and related persons generally; imposing penalties; and making an editorial change.

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