Illinois HB2620 mandates a 72-hour waiting period before an abortion can be performed.
Illinois HB2620 amends the Reproductive Health Act by adding a 72-hour waiting period before an abortion can be performed. This period requires the health care professional to confer with the patient and discuss the indicators, contraindicators, and risk factors of the procedure, considering the patient's medical history and condition. The bill aims to ensure patients are fully informed before making such a significant medical decision.
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