HB 5239 - Expands Abortion Shield Laws so State and Local Authorities are Prohibited from Providing Information for Out-of-State Investigations - Illinois Key Vote

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Title: Expands Abortion Shield Laws so State and Local Authorities are Prohibited from Providing Information for Out-of-State Investigations

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Title: Expands Abortion Shield Laws so State and Local Authorities are Prohibited from Providing Information for Out-of-State Investigations

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands Illinois' shield laws so state and local authorities are prohibited from providing any information or resources to help any out-of-state entity investigate health care legally provided in Illinois, including abortion and gender-affirming care.

Highlights:

  • Expands Illinois' health care shield laws so state and local authorities are prohibited from providing any information or resources to help any out-of-state entities investigate health care legally provided in Illinois, including for (Sec. 28-11):

    • State abortion services; and

    • Gender-affirming care or transitioning surgery.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 99).

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Expands Abortion Shield Laws so State and Local Authorities are Prohibited from Providing Information for Out-of-State Investigations

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands Illinois' shield laws so state and local authorities are prohibited from providing any information or resources to help any out-of-state entity investigate health care legally provided in Illinois, including abortion and gender-affirming care.

Highlights:

  • Expands Illinois' health care shield laws so state and local authorities are prohibited from providing any information or resources to help any out-of-state entities investigate health care legally provided in Illinois, including for (Sec. 28-11):

    • State abortion services; and

    • Gender-affirming care or transitioning surgery.

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 99).

Title: Expands Abortion Shield Laws so State and Local Authorities are Prohibited from Providing Information for Out-of-State Investigations

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