OPINION (CBN) – Lawmakers in Illinois have advanced what could be the nation’s most liberal abortion law. Supporters say the measure is necessary to counter other states’ actions to restrict abortion and the threat to overturn Roe v. Wade – the Supreme Court ruling that created abortion rights. Illinois state House Democrats voted to replace the state’s abortion law with a measure that would make abortion a primary right in the state. According to the Thomas More Society, the bill known as the “Reproductive Health
Act” is worse than the bill passed in New York earlier this year and would make Illinois “an abortion destination” for the entire country. Abortions would be allowed for any reason and at any time during pregnancy. Among other provisions, the amended bill requires private health insurance companies that cover pregnancy-related benefits to cover abortions – even late-term abortions. There are no abortion coverage exemptions for churches, religious nonprofits, or pro-life individuals and small business owners. READ MORE
