Illinois passes bill to let women exclude abortions from medical records
Illinois has passed a bill allowing women to exclude abortion information from their medical records. The 'Reproductive Health Privacy Act' aims to protect women's privacy but raises concerns about future health risks. Critics argue that the bill could hinder medical care and law enforcement investigations related to abortion.
- ▪The Illinois legislature passed the 'Reproductive Health Privacy Act' allowing women to hide abortion information from their medical records.
- ▪The bill makes it more difficult for out-of-state law enforcement to investigate violations of pro-life laws.
- ▪Governor J.B. Pritzker has indicated he will sign the bill to reinforce protections around abortion access.
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News Illinois passes bill to let women exclude abortions from medical records Illinois’ so-called ‘Reproductive Health Privacy Act,’ would make it even harder for pro-life states to investigate violations of their laws in Illinois and could jeopardize women’s heath. Illinois Gov. J.B. PritzkerAnna Moneymaker/Getty Images CalvinFreiburger 0 Calvin Freiburger Comments 0 Fri Jun 5, 2026 - 5:32 pm EDT SPRINGFIELD (LifeSiteNews) — The Illinois legislature has passed a bill that allows women to hide information about past abortions on their medical records, obstructing out-of-state law enforcement efforts, potentially at the expense of their future health.
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