Declares June 12, 2022 as "Women's Veterans Day" to commemorate the day women were officially added as regular members of the United States military, to recognize the critical role of women in the military forces, and to commemorate the sacrifices and valor displayed by Illinois women veterans.
Declares March 8, 2022 as International Women's Day. Reaffirms the State's commitment to pursue strategies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls, to promote meaningful and significant participation of women in all aspects of our society, to encourage equitable access to and healthcare for all women and girls, and to support policy initiatives that seek to achieve gender parity and empower all women.
Strongly declares our commitment to ensuring access to quality health care for Illinois residents. Urges the Illinois Congressional Delegation to support federal legislation building on the Affordable Care Act to ensure all people have access to health care, regardless of income, race, or location. Opposes extreme efforts to strip away health care from people with pre-existing conditions, dismantle regulation, and allow big insurance companies to pad their profits at the expense of patients.
Strongly declares our commitment to ensuring access to affordable prescription drugs for all Illinois residents, regardless of income, race, or location. Urges the U.S. Senate to follow the U.S. House of Representatives and pass the $35 insulin cap and further urges President Biden to sign this crucial legislation into law. Condemns the actions of Representatives Rodney Davis, Adam Kinzinger, Mary Miller, and Darin LaHood in voting for unaffordable insulin. Directs the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to study what steps can most effectively reduce the cost of prescription drugs in Illinois and report their findings to the General Assembly.
Recognizes the impact of Title IX and recommits the State of Illinois to the ideals of the original legislation and commits to building upon its foundation to continue and expand the protection of equal rights.
Mourns the passing of Esther Isabelle Brazier.
Declares April 30, 2022 as Therapy Animal Day in the State of Illinois.
Supports the funding of Planned Parenthood.
Declares a commitment to ensuring access to quality health care, including reproductive health care, for women in Illinois. Urges the Illinois Congressional Delegation to support federal legislation and other efforts to ensure women's health and reproductive rights continue to be protected and upheld to the fullest extent. Opposes any effort to punish those who seek a constitutionally protected abortion. Condemns the efforts of those in Illinois and in other states, including Missouri, Texas, and Florida, to undermine women and their reproductive health. Calls on states across the nation to join Illinois in its commitment to women's health.
Declares the belief that the Supreme Court's decisions in Roe v. Wade and Griswold v. Connecticut were properly decided. Declares opposition to any effort to overturn, undermine, or weaken the precedents.
