Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
StateIllinoisIntroduced
HB 3852: PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION BAN
Adam Niemerg
HB 3852 status: Introduced — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott Doody (updated Aug 17, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
30OUT OF 100
Score:30/100 civic fit
Risk:High Risk
Impact:High Impact 75/100
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Constitutionality20%
Bipartisan10%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
This bill introduces a new Class 4 felony for medical providers and establishes a private right of civil action regarding specific abortion procedures, significantly impacting reproductive healthcare regulation.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No material impact on the broader economy identified.
Risks
- No material impact on the broader economy identified.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
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
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Provides criminal liability for physicians, which may lead to a chilling effect on medical practice.
Analysis scope
The analysis does not account for potential conflicts with existing Illinois statutes, such as the Reproductive Health Act.
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