GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS SIGNING A LAW THAT HE SAYS WILL MAKE ILLINOIS THE MOST PROGRESSIVE STATE IN THE COUNTRY FOR WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS.
GOVERNOR PRITZKER SAYS THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACT WILL ENSURE WOMEN HAVE A SAY OVER THEIR OWN BODIES…REGARDLESS OF WHAT HAPPENS AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL.
THE NEW LAW ESTABLISHES THAT WOMEN HAVE A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO HAVE AN ABORTION AND REMOVES SOME RESTRICTIONS ON THE PROCEDURE.
THE NEW LAW EXPANDS INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE PROCEDURE AND CONTRACEPTIVES.