People under 18 will be able to provide consent for contraceptive services and products in medical settings in Illinois.  The change comes after Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3341 into law on Friday, June 10.  Currently, minors must get permission from a parent or guardian to access these products.

The bill passed the State House and Senate largely along party lines.  State Representative Bill Hauter, a Republican from Morton, questioned the bill’s sponsors on the rights of minors compared to their parents on the House floor. 

General Assembly Republicans criticized the measure, saying it violates parents’ rights to manage the care of their children.  Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action advocated for the bill and praised its signing, saying it will meet the needs of today’s youth.

The new law will take effect on January 1, 2027.