reproductive health and access act
Reproductive Health and Access Act (RHAA)
The Illinois Reproductive Health & Access Act was first introduced in the Illinois General Assembly in 2008. We continue to fight for its passage. This groundbreaking legislation that ensures that women have access to a continuum of choices throughout their reproductive lives – from honest sex education to access to quality birth control, prenatal care and the right to choose an abortion. The bill also guarantees that every woman is able to make her own personal decisions about when and whether to have a child without government interference.
The overarching goal of the Reproductive Health & Access Act is to guarantee that all women have as many responsible options as possible when it comes to making important personal decisions about their reproductive health care.
This bill will ensure that the government cannot interfere with women’s personal decision-making based on their own personal values and their doctors’ advice.
To learn more about the bill, visit the Campaign for Reproductive Health and Access website.
Support the Reproductive Health and Access Act!
Contact Your Legislator
Call your legislator’s office or write them a letter to let them know that you support the Reproductive Health and Access Act. Tell them why you feel they should support it too! Don’t know your state legislators? Visit this link to find your elected officials.
Send a Letter to the Editor
Sending a letter to your local paper is a great way to build public awareness and support for the bill. You can send a letter to many different Illinois media outlets using this Web Tool for sending letters.
Visit Your Elected Official
Email us at volunteer@ppil.org for assistance in arranging an in-district visit at your legislator’s office or to join us for our Lobby Day in Springfield.
Make a Video Statement
Record a short video statement to let your state legislator know why you support the bill. You can send it to us at volunteer@ppil.org. We'll post the best videos and share them with legislators.
Stay Informed!
If you’re not already a member, sign up for our Action Alert Network so that you can get the most up-to-date news about this bill. We’ll keep you posted on our progress and let you know how to take action to ensure it becomes law!
