Illinois Expands Campus Abortion Access, Shields Doctors From Legal Risk

Illinois Universities to Provide Abortion Pills Under New Law

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently signed two bills to expand abortion in the state by making the abortion pill more accessible. One of the new laws, HB 3709, requires public colleges and universities to offer the pill if they have a health center or on-campus pharmacy. Another law, HB 3637, expands the state’s shield law. HB 3709 states that as of the 2025-2026 school year, “each public institution of higher education with student health se…

Blue State Universities Will Now Be Forced To Provide Abortion Pills

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation requiring all public colleges and universities in the state to dispense abortion pills to students.

Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Law Mandating Abortion Pills at Public Universities

"It came about through the work of pro-abortion student activists"

Illinois governor signs new law mandating abortion pills on campus

Public colleges and universities in Illinois will be required to offer abortion pills on campus under a new law that Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed on Friday. In a video on X, Pritzker said he was “very proud” to sign the legislation at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, surrounded by students and abortion activists. “I made a promise to the women of Illinois — as governor… Source

Illinois expands campus abortion access, shields doctors from legal risk – Center Square

House Bill 3709 requires campus pharmacies to offer contraception and abortion pills, while House Bill 3637 strengthens Illinois’ shield law protecting providers from out-of-state prosecution.

Illinois expands campus abortion access, shields doctors from legal risk

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed new laws expanding abortion access on public college campuses while vowing to make Illinois a “safe haven” for out-of-state women seeking to terminate a pregnancy.