Illinois HB5408 establishes the Abortion Access Fund Grant Program to support abortion care services.
Illinois HB5408 creates the Abortion Access Fund, a special fund in the State treasury, and mandates that health insurance issuers transfer funds to this fund. The Department of Public Health is required to establish the Abortion Access Fund Grant Program, awarding grants from the fund to support access to abortion care services. The fund consists of moneys transferred from health insurance issuers, including interest accrued on the excess. The Department may establish rules for the grant program, including eligibility criteria and monitoring compliance. The Act takes effect immediately.
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