Stava-Murray backs HB5295 measure on abortion records in House vote

Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-81st) cast a Yes vote on HB5295, which would require the separation of abortion-related medical records, during the 104th General Assembly held May 31, 2026, according to the Illinois House; the House passed the measure 73-39.

The bill text refers to the proposal as: "REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PRIVACY."

The following summary is based on the official bill language and may include interpretive explanations to clarify its requirements.

Essentially, the bill establishes the Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act, mandating that health information exchanges implement technical and policy solutions by July 1, 2027, to separate abortion-related medical records from all other patient records, restrict access, and prevent disclosure or use by anyone outside Illinois. The act enables patients to file lawsuits for damages and injunctions, with attorney fees available, and permits the attorney general to seek civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation. The bill further amends the Medical Patient Rights Act to reinforce privacy protections and authorize the specific separation of abortion-related information, and it contains a severability clause.

The legislative record for HB5295 noted: 'Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs.'

Stava-Murray earned a BA from Dartmouth College in 2008.

A member of the Democratic Party, Stava-Murray joined the Illinois House in 2019, representing the 81st District after succeeding former state representative David S. Olsen.

In Illinois, measures move through a multi-step legislative process, starting with introduction in either chamber, followed by committee hearings, debates, and approval in both the House and Senate before being sent to the governor for final action. Each General Assembly spans two years, with thousands of proposed bills routinely considered, though only a limited number are ultimately approved and enacted as law.