An expansion on an Illinois law takes effect January 1st that prohibits discrimination based on a person’s reproductive health decisions, including fertility care and abortion. Illinois continues to lead nationally by expanding civil rights protections based on reproductive health decisions. Public Act 103-0785 prohibits discrimination on the basis of reproductive health decisions in employment, housing, financial credit, and public accommodations. The law clarifies and extends existing protections in the Illinois Human Rights Act, ensuring Illinoisans have the right to engage in reproductive health decision-making without facing discrimination. Reproductive health decisions include a broad continuum of personal decisions regarding assisted reproductive technologies, such as in-vitro fertilization, prenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care as well as abortion and birth control, fertility or sterilization care, and miscarriage management care. For questions regarding the Illinois Human Rights Act or IDHR’s rule and regulations, call (312) 814-6262 or complete the Contact IDHR online form. Any Illinoisan who believes they have been a victim of discrimination can file a complaint with IDHR within 2 years of the date of the incident (effective Jan. 1, 2025) or within one year of a housing violation. To file a complaint with IDHR, call (877) 236-7703 or 7-1-1 for *TTY users or visit dhr.illinois.gov/filing-a-charge.