EDUC-EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION
- Introduced Feb 17, 2023
- In committee Feb 17, 2023
- Died
- Passed the Senate
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Creates the Public Higher Education Act. Provides that the intent of the Act is for the requirements of the Act to apply equally to the governing board of each public institution of higher education in this State. Defines "governing board of each public institution of higher education" and "public institution of higher education". Adds provisions requiring each public institution of higher education to make…
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Creates the Public Higher Education Act. Provides that the intent of the Act is for the requirements of the Act to apply equally to the governing board of each public institution of higher education in this State. Defines "governing board of each public institution of higher education" and "public institution of higher education". Adds provisions requiring each public institution of higher education to make emergency contraception available for purchase through at least one vending machine located on each campus under its jurisdiction; defines "emergency contraception". Sets forth minimum requirements concerning the packaging, storage, cost, and dispensing of the emergency contraception. Effective immediately.
Every action
13 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
Show the 5 earlier steps
- HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernández
- HouseFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
- CommitteeAssigned to Higher Education Committee · House Higher Education
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
- HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
- HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Katie Stuart
- CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- HouseSession Sine Die
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 5 cosponsors: 5 Democrats.
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Barbara HernandezD Primary sponsor · District 50
All 5 cosponsors
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.