McCombie Passes Measure to Protect Sexual Assault Victims

Today, Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie passed bipartisan legislation in the Illinois House to prohibit co-pays for sexual assault exams. Leader McCombie presented the measure, calling it a commonsense bill to protect victims of sexual assault.

"This bill gives victims an added protection of knowing they will not be overburdened when they receive care," said Leader McCombie. "It is important we close harmful loopholes when we find them in statute."

The legislation, HB2805, has the support of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, including Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D-Hillside). The bill passed unanimously when it was presented for a vote on April 8^th, 2025.

HB2805 will now move forward to the Senate for further consideration.