Illinois House Bill 4664

Illinois House Bill 4664 , also known as the Patient and Provider Protection Act, is a 2023 law in the state of Illinois that protects access to abortion and gender-affirming medical care and prevents the enforcement of out-of-state laws regarding such care. It was signed by Governor JB Pritzker on January 13, 2023 and became law immediately. It is sometimes referred to as a "shield" law due to its protections from out-of-state law enforcement, making Illinois a reproductive and trans refuge state.

Provisions

House Bill 4664 prohibits the enforcement of out-of-state laws regarding gender-affirming medical care and reproductive care in the state of Illinois. It includes privacy protections for both patients and providers of such care. It protects those who seek reproductive care in Illinois even if they themselves live in a different state. Insurance companies are required to cover abortion, gender-affirming care and HIV treatment.

Reactions

Support

The Human Rights Campaign congratulated Pritzker on the signing of House Bill 4664.

Opposition

The Catholic Conference of Illinois opposed House Bill 4664, supporting a "sanctuary of life" instead of a destination for abortions.