State Representative Charles Meier (IL) | Representative Charles Meier (R) 109th District
State Representative Charles Meier (IL) | Representative Charles Meier (R) 109th District
State Representative Charlie Meier, a Republican from Okawville, Illinois, has introduced the 'Ultrasound Opportunity Act' in Springfield. This legislation aims to provide pregnant women with the option to undergo an ultrasound before proceeding with an abortion.
Rep. Meier expressed his motivations for the bill, stating, "The Ultrasound Opportunity Act is about giving expecting mothers the opportunity to see the precious life growing inside them." He criticized what he describes as Illinois's permissive abortion policies: "Radical Democrats have made Illinois the most pro-abortion state in the country. In Illinois, it’s possible for a woman to have an abortion on demand, with taxpayer dollars, without parental consent. It’s out of control."
Meier believes that offering ultrasounds could influence decisions regarding abortions: "My bill would give women the chance to see her child for the first time, and I believe many women will then choose life after seeing the miracle."
The proposed bill is currently designated as HB 1129 and is pending legislative review. Representative Meier serves Illinois's 109th District, which encompasses parts or all of Bond, Clinton, Madison, St. Clair, and Washington Counties.
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