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IL HB4825
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dagmara Avelar
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AI Summary
- Allows any minor in Illinois to independently consent to contraceptive services and supplies without parental or guardian permission
- Grants minors the same legal capacity as adults specifically for obtaining birth control
- Removes previous restrictions that limited minor access to birth control only for those who were married, pregnant, already parents, had parental consent, faced serious health hazards, or had a physician/clergy referral
- Defines contraceptive supplies to include FDA-approved drugs and devices, long-acting reversible contraceptives, and nonprescription emergency contraceptives
- Explicitly excludes sterilization procedures from services minors can consent to independently
Legislative Description
BIRTH CONTROL-MINORS CONSENT
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Executive2/24/2026
Rules2/6/2026
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