Illinois state legislators have passed legislation that would permit minors to obtain birth control without requiring parental consent. The Democratic governor, J.B. Pritzker, has indicated his intention to sign the bill into law. Pritzker has been a strong advocate for abortion rights and, working alongside a supportive legislature, has pushed to establish Illinois as one of the nation’s most abortion-friendly states. The state has also positioned itself as a destination for women traveling from states with more restrictive abortion laws who seek to terminate their pregnancies.
