Abortion Policy, Law & Politics

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that 26% of Obamacare plans nationwide paid for abortions not limited to cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother, covering an estimated 4.4 million people, with most such plans in California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Minnesota. Arkansas, however, passed Act 72 in 2013, which prevents taxpayer funds from being used to pay for elective abortions under Obamacare, resulting in no Obamacare plans in Arkansas covering elective abortions.

Cooke reports that a federal judge temporarily blocked Illinois assisted-suicide legislation following a challenge by religious plaintiffs. She distinguishes that action from a separate disability-rights lawsuit and outlines the law's scheduled implementation.

A federal judge issued a temporary order blocking Illinois from enforcing its assisted suicide law against the Archdiocese of Chicago and two Catholic religious sister groups while a federal lawsuit proceeds. The lawsuit argues that the law infringes on religious liberty by compelling Catholic healthcare providers to participate in assisted suicide, and similar lawsuits have been filed by other Catholic healthcare organizations and professionals in Illinois.

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on September 11 blocking Illinois from enforcing its physician-assisted suicide law against Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, two orders of Catholic women religious, and an Illinois pharmacist who challenged the law in court.

Thomas More Society announces additional organizational and individual plaintiffs in its challenge to Illinois’s assisted-suicide law. The release seeks expanded protection for healthcare professionals who object to informing, referring, or participating on religious and conscience grounds.

Alex Schadenberg Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition Disability leaders opposing assisted suicide On December 12, 2025 w e reported that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed assisted suicide bill SB 9 into law. The Illinois assisted suicide law is scheduled to go into effect on September 12, 2026. On August 13, 2026 we reported that a group of Illinois physicians, a Catholic bishop and a faith-based nursing home filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block Illinois’ assisted suicide law before it goes into effect. On August 24, 2026 Molly Sweeney reported for WCIA news that Illinoi

Understanding the Illinois Parental Notice of Abortion Act    ACLU of Illinois

“She stopped having a pulse…” By Ricardo Pinedo Springfield, IL – Two medical emergencies just two days apart at unregulated Illinois abortion facilities raise serious concerns about patient safety and transparency — and beg the question whether women and girls are being adequately informed about the potential risks associated with abortion procedures. A 15-year-old at […] The post Two Botched Abortions in Two Days, One with a Lost Pulse – Unregulated Clinics Wreak More Havoc in Illinois appeared first on Operation Rescue .

University of Illinois Chicago offers clinicians $5K stipend, abortion training fellowship    Campus Reform

Many women with high-risk pregnancies can’t get abortions in their home states. Illinois welcomes them.    WBEZ Chicago

In September of my freshman year at Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois, I was watching Kristen Hawkins debate a pro-abortion activist on YouTube. I don’t recall exactly what they were debating about, but I remember pausing the video and filling out the paperwork to start a Students for Life group at my college. Before that, I had been involved ... Read More The post Caroline Cannon: National Leaders Collective Class of 2026 appeared first on Students for Life of America .

Gov. JB Pritzker signs law blocking out-of-state access to Illinois abortion records without patient consent    Chicago Tribune

Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois abortion legislation shielding patients' medical records    Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker signs bill protecting medical records for abortion patients in Illinois    Capitol News Illinois

Four years after Roe’s reversal, Illinois still a destination for women seeking abortion care    Daily Herald

Illinois’ abortion landscape continues to evolve amid persistent growth in demand    Capitol News Illinois

Illinois’ law protects abortion. She says she still couldn’t get treatment for her ectopic pregnancy.    The 19th News

Illinois Lawmakers Look to Protect Abortion Care Records    WTTW News

Abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois    NPR Illinois

Illinois lawmakers push new privacy protections for abortion patients    axios.com

Illinois abortion rights amendment still not a reality as Gov. JB Pritzker and Democrats focus elsewhere    Chicago Tribune

Senate committee passes bill to protect prescription info for trans, abortion patients    NPR Illinois

Illinois Senate panel advances bill on transgender, abortion prescription tracking    MyStateline

With four weeks remaining until the Illinois General Assembly adjourns, below is a brief update on legislation that CCI is involved with. HB 5408: Abortion Access Grant Funds – OPPOSE . This bill would allow the state of Illinois to take $1 per month/per enrollee from monies collected by insurance companies in the State Health…

Illinois House passes bill to create state abortion access fund    WEEK | 25 News Now