From state Senator Craig Wilcox:

Second Week of Veto Session Shaping Up to be Busy

With little legislative action occurring during this first week of veto session, it’s quite likely we’ll have a heavier workload when lawmakers return to the Capitol on Tuesday, October 26.

Several bills could be considered when we return, including possible changes to the Healthcare Right of Conscience law.

This Act allows people the right to refuse to receive or take part in healthcare services that are contrary to their conscience.

Governor Pritzker and some Democratic lawmakers have indicated that they would like to make changes to the long-standing law so that the protections don’t apply to COVID vaccinations and testing.

I support the Healthcare Right of Conscience Act and the vital protections it provides to Illinoisans, and will be voting “no” to any attempt to weaken the Act to allow for continued government overreach by the Governor.

Consideration could also be given to a proposal that would repeal the Parent Notification of Abortion Act (this law requires that a parent/guardian of minor female child be notified prior to an abortion procedure being performed), set in place protocols to display the U.S. flag at half-staff in Illinois, and a possible gaming expansion bi

I am firmly opposed to attempts to remove notification requirements prior to an abortion being performed on a minor.