Consequences of Inaction

If the US Supreme Court reverses or modifies the U.S. Constitution, here's what could happen to abortion rights in Illinois:

Current Illinois Law
"[I]f [the U.S. Supreme Court's abortion decisions] ... are ever reversed or modified or the United States Constitution is amended to allow protection of the unborn then the former policy of this State to prohibit abortions unless necessary for the preservation of the mother's life shall be reinstated."

Minor's Access
Minors in Illinois face a horrible law requiring so-called parental notice 48 hours prior to an abortion. An unworkable judicial by-pass provision puts the health and lives of vulnerable teens at risk.

State Medicaid Funds
The state will not pay for an abortion unless the pregnancy threatens a woman's health or results from rape or incest. Fewer than 100 abortions a year fall into these categories.

Insurance
Funds paid by the state for group health insurance and health maintenance organization (HMO) plans for its employees may not be used to pay for an abortion unless necessary to preserve the life of the woman.