Illinois

The Illinois legislature's regular session runs from January 14, 2009 to January 07, 2010. At the end of this legislative session, bills may carry over to the following year for consideration.

Anti-Choice Legislation Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) - Anti-Choice

Pro-Choice Legislation Insurance Coverage for Contraception Medical Records Privacy

Anti-Choice Legislation Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) - Anti-Choice Bill Number: IL  SR  47 Summary: Resolution opposing the federal Freedom of Choice Act, which makes the protections of Roe v. Wade permanent in state law, even if Roe is overturned or further limited by the courts. Sponsor: Haine (D) Introduced: 02/03/2009 Last Action: Introduced

Pro-Choice Legislation Insurance Coverage for Contraception Bill Number: IL  S  243 Summary: Requires health insurance plans that provide prescription drug benefits to cover contraceptives. Sponsor: Ronen (D) Introduced: 02/07/2007 Last Action: In Committee Last Action Date: 01/10/2008 Medical Records Privacy Bill Number: IL  H  154 Summary: Protects medical privacy by repealing requirement that a school principal be notified of a student's HIV-positive status. Sponsor: Ford (D) Introduced: 01/14/2009 Last Action: In Committee Last Action Date: 03/13/2009 Bill Number: IL  H  90 Summary: Protects medical privacy by repealing requirement that a school principal be notified of a student's HIV-positive status. Sponsor: Lang (D) Introduced: 01/14/2009 Last Action: In Committee Last Action Date: 04/03/2009 Bill Number: IL  S  216 Summary: Protects medical privacy by repealing requirement that a school principal be notified of a student's HIV-positive status. Sponsor: Lightford (D) Introduced: 02/03/2009 Last Action: Introduced

This information was last updated on 10/28/2009

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