Political Info and Laws in Brief
Executives
- Governor Pat Quinn (D) is pro-choice.
Legislature
- The Illinois House is mixed-choice.
- The Illinois Senate is mixed-choice.
ANTI-CHOICE LAWSAbortion BanIllinois has an unconstitutional and unenforceable criminal ban on abortion. Counseling Ban/Gag RuleIllinois prohibits certain state employees and organizations receiving state funds from counseling or referring women for abortion services. Insurance Prohibition for AbortionIllinois restricts insurance coverage of abortion for some individuals. Other Anti-Choice LawIllinois law includes a strongly anti-choice policy statement. Refusal to Provide Medical ServicesIllinois allows certain individuals or entities to refuse to provide women specific reproductive-health services, information, or referrals. Restrictions on Young Women's Access to AbortionIllinois law restricts young women's access to abortion services by mandating parental notice. Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP)Illinois subjects abortion providers to burdensome restrictions not applied to other medical professionals.
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PRO-CHOICE LAWSContraceptive EquityIllinois law requires health-insurance plans that cover prescription medication to provide the same coverage for contraception. Emergency ContraceptionIllinois law improves women's access to emergency contraception (EC). Guaranteed Access to PrescriptionsIllinois has an unenforceable rule that requires pharmacies to dispense women's birth control. Low-Income Women's Access to AbortionIllinois provides low-income women access to abortion. Low-Income Women's Access to Family PlanningIllinois provides certain low-income women increased coverage for Medicaid-funded family-planning services. State Constitutional ProtectionIllinois' constitution provides greater protection for a woman's right to choose than the U.S. Constitution. |
OTHER RELEVANT LAWSPost-Viability Abortion RestrictionIllinois restricts post-viability abortion. |
