Signed by Governor JB Pritzker

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 from investigating health care legally provided in Illinois, including abortion and gender-affirming care.

Highlights:

Vote Smart staff and volunteers have provided this synopsis based on an initial review of the text and voting record of HB 5239. We will continue to analyze the contents of this bill and will have more information available as soon as possible.

For further status information, email us at votes@votesmart.org or call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).

Full Bill Text

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 from investigating health care legally provided in Illinois, including abortion and gender-affirming care.

Highlights:

Vote Smart staff and volunteers have provided this synopsis based on an initial review of the text and voting record of HB 5239. We will continue to analyze the contents of this bill and will have more information available as soon as possible.

For further status information, email us at votes@votesmart.org or call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).

Full Bill Text