Pritzker signs new legislation aimed at protecting reproductive health records

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

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

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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.