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Illinois Mandates Abortion Services in Colleges by 2026

9/4/2025

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Illinois has enacted HB 3709, mandating public colleges to offer medication abortion and contraception by the 2025-2026 school year.
The law addresses healthcare inequities and responds to student advocacy for essential services on campus.
In 2024, Illinois provided 35,000 abortions to out-of-state patients, reinforcing its status as a reproductive care sanctuary.
State officials stress the law's significance in safeguarding reproductive rights amid growing restrictions in other regions.

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Illinois has enacted HB 3709, mandating public colleges to offer medication abortion and contraception by the 2025-2026 school year.
The law addresses healthcare inequities and responds to student advocacy for essential services on campus.
In 2024, Illinois provided 35,000 abortions to out-of-state patients, reinforcing its status as a reproductive care sanctuary.
State officials stress the law's significance in safeguarding reproductive rights amid growing restrictions in other regions.