As Illinois continues to see a rise in patients seeking reproductive care from states with abortion bans, the Illinois House late Thursday advanced a comprehensive measure that will expand the scope of medical professionals who can perform abortions and protect patients and providers from litigation from states where abortion is illegal.
The Illinois House voted 67-41 to pass the legislation, which would also prevent the state from taking disciplinary action against a health care professional if they are disciplined by another state for providing health care that is legal in Illinois. The measure must still clear the Illinois Senate in the waning days of a lame-duck session.
