CRIM CD-COERCING AN ABORTION

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of coercing an abortion. Provides that a person commits the offense when the person uses force, intimidation, coercive control, threat of force, threat of deprivation of food and shelter, or financial assistance in order to compel a woman to undergo an abortion against her will. Provides that coercing an abortion may occur regardless of whether an abortion procedure has been attempted or completed. Provides that coercing an abortion is a Class 3 felony. Defines "abortion" and "coercive control".

Every action

4 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. Jan 21, 2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Travis Weaver
2. Jan 28, 2025HouseFirst Reading
3. Jan 28, 2025CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
4. Feb 21, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.

• Travis WeaverR Primary sponsor · District 93