Pritzker signs new legislation aimed at protecting reproductive health records

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Gov. JB Pritzker signed new legislation aimed at protecting reproductive health records in Illinois Wednesday.

Pritzker signs bill aimed at protecting reproductive health records


The measure prevents medical information related to abortion care from being shared outside the state without a patient's consent.



It strengthens privacy protections in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade four years ago Wednesday.

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Pritzker says the law will help ensure patients maintain control over their private health information while seeking legal care in Illinois.
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