Illinois § 11.10
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11.10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11.10.
Certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth; notification. This Section may be referred to as Liam's Law. A hospital having custody of a fetus following a spontaneous fetal death occurring during or after a gestation period of at least 20 completed weeks must notify the gestational parent of the parent's right to receive a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth as described in Section 20.5 of the Vital Records Act. The Department of Public Health shall develop language on a form to be used for notification under this Section and hospitals shall provide the form to the gestational parent. This section of language shall be known as a "Liam's Law notice". The "Liam's Law notice" shall be available in both English and Spanish. (Source: P.A. 103-948, eff. 7-1-25; 104-417, eff. 8-15-25.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 11.10
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11.10 cover?
Section 11.10 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 11.10?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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