Illinois HB2619 mandates ultrasounds for women seeking abortions after 8 weeks of gestation.

Illinois HB2619, the Ultrasound Opportunity Act, requires any facility performing abortions to offer women an opportunity to receive and view an ultrasound of their unborn child by a qualified person before the abortion procedure. The offer must be documented, and 72 hours must pass after the ultrasound before any anesthesia or medication for the abortion can be administered. The act aims to protect women's health and ensure informed decisions, though it does not apply in medical emergencies.

Illinois HB2619 mandates ultrasounds for women seeking abortions after 8 weeks of gestation.

Illinois HB2619, the Ultrasound Opportunity Act, requires any facility performing abortions to offer women an opportunity to receive and view an ultrasound of their unborn child by a qualified person before the abortion procedure. The offer must be documented, and 72 hours must pass after the ultrasound before any anesthesia or medication for the abortion can be administered. The act aims to protect women's health and ensure informed decisions, though it does not apply in medical emergencies.