SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois State Senate has passed a bill centered around protecting Illinoisans’ right to receive reproductive and gender affirming health care.
Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) issued the following statement after the bill passed the senate:
“The Supreme Court sent a clear message when overturning Roe v. Wade that it is willing to ignore precedent and roll back previously granted rights.
“In Illinois, we trust women, and we will protect their right to make their own decisions about their health care and their bodies.
“The legislation passed today solidifies our state against current and future attacks from those looking to roll back the clock and reverse progress.”
The bill is a modified version of the bill originally passed on Jan. 6, so it will now move on to the Illinois House of Representatives for re-approval before hitting Governor JB Pritzker’s desk for final approval.