State • Illinois

HB 3852: PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION BAN

Adam NiemergIntroduced

HB 3852 status: Introduced — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott Doody (updated Aug 17, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score30/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 75/100

Bill summary

Official

PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION BAN. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality20%
Bipartisan10%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material impact on the broader economy identified.

Risks

  • No material impact on the broader economy identified.

Society

Critical Outlook
35%

Benefits

  • Establishes a clear legal standard regarding fetal life.
  • Reflects the moral and policy preferences of the bill's sponsors.

Risks

  • Restricts clinical decision-making for physicians.
  • Creates significant legal and civil liability risks for reproductive healthcare providers.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

LegiScan

Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

LegiScan full bill text

Warning

Provides criminal liability for physicians, which may lead to a chilling effect on medical practice.

Limitation

The analysis does not account for potential conflicts with existing Illinois statutes, such as the Reproductive Health Act.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott Doody

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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