CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Governor Pritzker took executive action Tuesday ensuring abortion and reproductive health protections in Illinois.
“On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I’m proud to declare under my administration, the State of Illinois will be the most progressive state in the nation when it comes to guaranteeing the right to choose for every single woman,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Thanks to the courageous advocates across our state, HB 40 is the law of the land. I was proud to stand with you in that fight, because a right is only a right if it can be exercised by everyone. And today, I’m proud to sign an executive order that will further protect and expand the right to choose in Illinois – and that will fully implement all the provisions of HB 40.”
Governor Pritzker signed the order to ensure the state fully enforces HB 40, which he said, ensures a woman's right to chose in Illinois. The action took place at Planned Parenthood of Illinois surrounded by women’s health advocates and co-sponsors of the legislation.
"I want to make it clear to women across Illinois that this state and this Governor have your back," he said.
You can view the executive order below.