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Illinois Democrats file bills modeled after controversial Texas abortion law [View all]
The Expanding Abortion Services or TEXAS Act, filed on Sept. 14 in the Illinois House of Representatives, would allow anyone to sue those that cause unwanted pregnancies, or perpetuate domestic violence or sexual assault.
The Protecting Heartbeats Act, filed on Sept. 28 in the Illinois House, would allow any Illinoisan to sue gun manufacturers, importers, and dealers over death or injury caused by their firearms.
Both Illinois bills would allow lawsuits to seek damages starting at $10,000, a reference to the award set for Texans that successfully sue someone aiding or performing an abortion.
The two bill sponsors from Illinois cited their belief that if the U.S. Supreme Court isn't striking the Texas law down, then Illinoisans should be able to sue other citizens over things like unwanted pregnancies and gun violence.
The Protecting Heartbeats Act, filed on Sept. 28 in the Illinois House, would allow any Illinoisan to sue gun manufacturers, importers, and dealers over death or injury caused by their firearms.
Both Illinois bills would allow lawsuits to seek damages starting at $10,000, a reference to the award set for Texans that successfully sue someone aiding or performing an abortion.
The two bill sponsors from Illinois cited their belief that if the U.S. Supreme Court isn't striking the Texas law down, then Illinoisans should be able to sue other citizens over things like unwanted pregnancies and gun violence.
https://khqa.com/newsletter-daily/illinois-democrats-file-bills-modeled-after-controversial-texas-abortion-law
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