Illinois Reproductive Health and Access Act
The Illinois' Reproductive Health and Access Act (HB 6205) has been introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives. If it becomes law, this measure will ensure access to reproductive health care and services, which includes comprehensive sex education in Illinois.
The bill is gaining support in the Illinois legislature thanks to an organized and committed statewide coalition, of which the Illinois Choice Action Team is a part of. We believe that women and girls cannot realize their full potential without the freedom to control their reproductive health - which is why we support this bill - and ask you to join us.
To view the full text of the bill and its current status please go to http://www.ilga.gov/ and enter HB6205 in the search box on the left side of the screen.
You can look up your legislator’s address and phone number by clicking here http://www.elections.il.gov/DistrictLocator/SelectSearchType.aspx?NavLink=1
and entering your address.
For updates and fact sheets regarding the bill go to : http://www.illinoisreproductivehealth.org/
Help us keep the momentum so The Reproductive Health and Access Act becomes law. If your representative is already a co-sponsor please take a moment to thank him/her. If your representative is not a co-sponsor, send him/her a letter. You can find contact information for your representative by clicking on the link below to download the contact information for your representative. The file contains the list of sponsors and also contains the list of sponsors, state representatives who not yet taken a position.
HB 6205 Call state representatives w numbers.doc (192.5 KB bytes) =>
https://www.onlinefilefolder.com/4syY5EREU4kBR0
PLEASE SIGN ON to show your support! You can download our signon letter here:
Coalition Sign on.doc (182.0 KB bytes) => https://www.onlinefilefolder.com/4sJL81AkSGT045
Sign ons are welcomed by both organizations and pro-choice individuals!
You can also send them a letter.
To help you, we've included sample text below for two letters; one to thank representatives who are already sponsors and one to ask those who are not already sponsors to become one. Feel free to write your own letter or use the text below.
Suggested Thank You Letter for Representatives Who Are Already Sponsors of the Reproductive Health and Access Act (HB 6205)
As your constituent, I wanted to thank you for your sponsoring House Bill 6205, the Reproductive Health and Access Act. Your support shows your dedication to the women and girls of your district and Illinois.
I believe that all individuals should have the right to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive-health choices, including preventing unintended pregnancy through the use of contraception and education, bearing healthy children, adoption, and choosing legal abortion. These things are especially important for the women and girls of Illinois to be able to realize their full potential.
Your support of this bill shows that you share these values. Thank you for your continued support of the Reproductive Health and Access Act (HB 6205).
Suggested Request for Representatives Who Are Not Currently Sponsors of the Reproductive Health and Access Act (HB 6205)
As your constituent, I am asking you to become a co-sponsor and supporter of House Bill 6205, the Reproductive Health and Access Act.
This bill is necessary in order for the women and girls of Illinois to be able to realize their full potential. I believe that all individuals should have appropriate and necessary access to the full range of reproductive services, including comprehensive sex education. I also believe that all individuals should have appropriate and necessary access to healthcare and services, including, but not limited to, prenatal care, adoption, contraceptive care (including timely access to emergency contraception), pregnancy termination, and screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
Please support this bill, HB 6205, to show the women and girls of your district and Illinois that you support them and recognize the importance of their lives. 