Illinois Ultrasound Bill Not Called for Vote

by Eleanore Strong | Apr 19, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Ultrasound

Illinois House Bill 786, the Ultrasound Opportunity Act, was not called for a vote prior to the legislature’s spring recess. Action was stalled due to the filing and studying by pro-abortion House leadership of 16 fiscal notes about the bill’s financial...

Proposal Would Require Ultrasound Offers Before Abortions

by Eleanore Strong | Apr 15, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Ultrasound

House Bill would require abortion providers to give women seeking abortions the opportunity to view an active ultrasound before the procedure is performed. The measure also requires facilities to report how many women choose to view the ultrasound. Source:...

Bill to Toughen Abortion Clinic Standards Fails in Illinois House

by Eleanore Strong | Apr 14, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, State Abortion Policy

A push to toughen health standards at abortion clinics has failed in the Illinois House. The bill would have required clinics that provide abortions to meet the same standards that apply to hospital facilities that perform outpatient procedures. Source:...

Ultrasounds and Abortion: State of the Law and Legislation

by Eleanore Strong | Apr 13, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, Ultrasound

Chicago Tribune op-ed columnist Eric Zorn recently shared comprehensive information about the status of ultrasound legislation in various states, including existing laws as well as legislation proposed this year. The discussion was prompted by the introduction of an...

Pennsylvania, Kansas Work to Regulate Abortion Clinics

by Eleanore Strong | Apr 12, 2011 | Issues, News, News & Opinion, State Abortion Policy

The Pennsylvania House Health Committee has passed legislation that would regulate abortion clinics as ambulatory surgical facilities. In Kansas, the Legislature soon will vote on a final version of a bill that would add regulations for abortion clinics and require...

ICE-PAC Statement on Confirmation of Terry Cosgrove to Human Rights Commission

by Eleanore Strong | Apr 7, 2011 | Illinois Politics, Issues, News, News & Opinion

CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Citizens for Ethics, a new state political action committee, opposes the confirmation of abortion rights leader Terry Cosgrove to the Human Rights Commission. After he was nominated for the position by Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn, the...