An Illinois bill to protect reproductive health care providers and their patients from legal action was signed into law Friday.
providers and their patients from legal action was signed into law Friday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the legislation which also expands health care access and options across the state. The law comes at a time when many patients are traveling from out of state to seek reproductive health care in Illinois, such as abortions. "Here in Illinois, we hold certain ideals: abortion is health care. A medical decision should be made between a patient and their doctor — no one else," said Governor JB Pritzker. "Last summer, when Roe v. Wade was overturned, I made a promise that Illinois would remain a beacon of hope and an island for reproductive justice for all who seek it. This bill fulfills that promise.
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