What does the Illinois Parental Notice of Abortion Act mean for teens who are seeking an abortion?
The law requires that an abortion provider in Illinois (such as Planned Parenthood) seeking to perform an abortion for a minor must give at least 48 hours notice to an adult family member of the pregnant minor. Who is considered a minor? A minor is a person who is: • Under the age of 18, • Has never been married, and • Has not been legally emancipated Who is considered an adult family member? A person over 21 years old who is the parent, grandparent, step-parent living in the household, or legal guardian of the pregnant minor. Does this law only apply for surgical abortions? No. Parental notification is required for both surgical and medical abortions. How is the adult family member notified? We will notify the adult family member by phone or certified mail if we are unable to reach the adult family member by phone. An adult family member is coming with me for my appointment. Will that meet the notification requirement? Yes. Your adult family member will have to sign a statement that s
