Illinois HB1472 creates the offense of coercing an abortion, a Class 3 felony.

HB1472 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 by adding a new section that criminalizes coercing an abortion. This offense occurs when someone uses force, intimidation, coercive control, threat of force, threat of deprivation of food and shelter, or financial assistance to compel a woman to undergo an abortion against her will. The crime can be committed regardless of whether an abortion procedure has been attempted or completed. The bill defines "abortion" and "coercive control" for clarity.

Illinois HB1472 creates the offense of coercing an abortion, a Class 3 felony.

HB1472 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 by adding a new section that criminalizes coercing an abortion. This offense occurs when someone uses force, intimidation, coercive control, threat of force, threat of deprivation of food and shelter, or financial assistance to compel a woman to undergo an abortion against her will. The crime can be committed regardless of whether an abortion procedure has been attempted or completed. The bill defines "abortion" and "coercive control" for clarity.