GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS CALLING LAWMAKERS BACK TO SPRINGFIELD TO FURTHER PROTECT REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IN ILLINOIS.
THE GOVERNOR SAYS THE SPECIAL SESSION WILL BE HELD IN THE COMING WEEKS. IT'S SUPPORTED BY HOUSE SPEAKER CHRIS WELCH.
IT WILL IN PART ADDRESS THE INFLUX OF WOMEN EXPECTED TO COME TO ILLINOIS FOR AN ABORTION.
THE GROUP, PLANNED PARENTHOOD ILLINOIS ACTION IS CALLING FOR NURSE PRACTIONERS TO BE ALLOWED TO PERFORM EARLY STAGE ABORTIONS AS WELL AS MORE FUNDING FOR PROVIDERS TO EXPAND LOCATIONS AND SUPPORT WOMEN TRAVELING TO ILLINOIS FOR THE PROCEDURE.
