SB 1909 – Forbids Free Speech of Pregnancy Centers

This bill prohibits pregnancy centers from advertising that they offer certain pregnancy-related services and from inducing an individual to enter their center. 

This bill challenged the speech of pro-life pregnancy centers under the deceptive practices act normally associated with false advertising in the consumer products area.

Bill passed was signed into law and immediately litigated by Thomas More Society. The court imposed an immediate in junction and the judge said the bill is “stupid and likely unconstitutional.”  The AG Kwame Raoul subsequently said he would not enforce the law.

Current Bill Status: Passed

What You Need to Know

Read Article Here – https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/648155621-stupid-and-unconstitutional-raoul-blocked-by-federal-judge-from-enforcing-il-abortion-misinformation-law

Read the Bill

SB 1909 Bill Text – View the exact language of the bill

Voting Record

SB1909 House VoteView the House vote record for this bill
SB1909 Senate VoteView the Senate vote record for this bill

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