Two pro-abortion bills are on Governor Rauner's desk for his signature, SB1564, the Health Care Right of Conscience Act and HB5576, the Insurance Contraception Coverage bill. Both of these bills are dangerous and need to be stopped. Please call the Governor's office at 217-782-0244, or click here to go to his website and send an email asking him NOT to sign SB1564 or HB5576 and veto the bills.
Here is more information on the bills...
Health Care Right of Conscience Act
SB1564
Sponsor: Senator Biss.
This bill is currently on the Governor's desk for his signature.
This bill amends the Health Care Right of Conscience Act The Act provides that notwithstanding any other law, a health care facility, or any physician or health care personnel working in the facility, may refuse to permit, perform, assist in, counsel about, suggest, recommend, refer for, or participate in health care services because of a conscience-based objection.
This bill amends the Health Care Right of Conscience Act The Act provides that notwithstanding any other law, a health care facility, or any physician or health care personnel working in the facility, may refuse to permit, perform, assist in, counsel about, suggest, recommend, refer for, or participate in health care services because of a conscience-based objection.
This bill now undermines Healthcare Right of Conscience by requiring pro-life facilities to refer pro-abort services to other facilities thus violating their morals or beliefs.
Although an amendment has been added to bill, the Federation for Right to Life still opposes this bill.
Please call the Governor's office at 217-782-0244, or click here to go to his website and send an email asking him NOT to sign SB1564 and veto the bill.
Click here for more information on this bill.
Click here for the full bill text.
Insurance Contraception Coverage
HB5576
This bill is currently on the Governor's desk for his signature.
This bill provides that an individual or group health policy shall provide coverage for all contraceptive drugs, devices, and other products approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, including over-the-counter contraceptive drugs, devices, and products; voluntary sterilization procedures; contraceptive services, patient education, and counseling on contraception; and follow-up services related to their use.
This bill requires insurance coverage of over-the-counter drugs such as Plan B and Ella. These drugs prevent a fertilized egg from implanting to the uterine wall and therefore cause a chemical abortion.
Please call the Governor's office at 217-782-0244, or click here to go to his website and send an email asking him NOT to sign HB5576 and veto the bill.
