THE ILLINOIS HOUSE IS VOTING TO REWRITE STATE ABORTION LAWS.

THE BILL REQUIRES INSURANCE COVERAGE OF ABORTIONS AND CONTRACEPTIVES AND LIFTS SOME RESTRICTIONS ON THE PROCEDURE INCLUDING PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTIONS. ROCKFORD REPRESENTATIVE MAURICE WEST OF ROCKFORD IS A MINISTER. HE’S RECEIVED DEATH THREATS BECAUSE HE SUPPORTS THE MEASURE.

REPRESENTATIVE AVERY BOURNE OF RAYMOND ARGUED AGAINST THE MEASURE.

OPPONENTS SAY THIS IS A BROAD EXPANSION OF ABORTION IN ILLINOIS. THE BILL NOW MOVES TO THE SENATE FOR CONSIDERATION.