The Illinois General Assembly removed what was essentially the last effective means of regulating abortion when it repealed the Parental Notice Act. Proponents had failed to repeal the requirement in the spring legislative session, but brought it back on short notice in the fall veto session. House Bill 370 (HB 370), the Youth Health and […]
Messengers address social issues
The IBSA Resolutions and Christian Life Committee presented four resolutions to messengers for a vote at the November 3-4 IBSA Annual Meeting. Each passed with no discussion. They covered a range of topics pertinent to today’s culture including the Equality Act, sufficiency of Scripture for racial reconciliation, church’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and 50th […]
Messengers to take up resolutions on Covid, Equality Act, and reconciliation
This year the IBSA Resolutions and Christian Life Committee will present four resolutions to messengers for a vote at the November 3-4 IBSA Annual Meeting. The Committee met March 23 and June 29 to discuss potential resolutions and again on September 16 to review the completed drafts. They cover a range of topics pertinent to […]
State lawmakers pass bill repealing parental notice of abortions
The Illinois House voted 62-51 late Wednesday (Oct. 27) evening in Springfield to repeal the state law requiring parents of minors seeking abortions be notified. The Senate approved HB370, the Youth Health and Safety Act, which included the amendment to repeal, on a 32-22 vote the day prior. Governor J.B. Pritzker has expressed his support […]
State lawmakers seek to repeal parental notice law
Illinois Right to Life hosted a rally outside the State Capitol in Springfield Tuesday morning hoping to persuade members of the General Assembly to vote against a bill that would repeal the Parental Notice of Abortion Act. Several attended on short notice and held up signs proclaiming, “Hands Off Parental Notice.” But not enough Illinois […]
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