The Reproductive Health Act (RHA) establishes the fundamental right to make individual decisions about the wide range of reproductive health care for all people in Illinois. The RHA updates Illinois’ laws making it clear that the state should treat abortion, contraception, and maternal care like all other healthcare, with regulations that reflect current medical standards. The RHA also codifies current standards of medical
practice regarding who can perform abortions, requires private health insurance plans in Illinois to cover abortion care like they do other pregnancy related care.
HR 2495/SB25 passed both houses; ensures abortion service will be covered by insurance and available in IL regardless of federal law.
Illinois Reproductive Health Act (RHA):
Chief sponsors: Senator Melinda Bush and Representative Kelly Cassidy
Status: Signed by Governor. Effective date: June 12, 2019