Gov. J.B. Pritzker | Photo Courtesy of Gov. J.B. Pritzker Facebook
Gov. J.B. Pritzker | Photo Courtesy of Gov. J.B. Pritzker Facebook
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has made some moves for health equity in Illinois, as he signed the Health Care and Human Services Reform Act into law last month.
The bill focuses on health inequalities and establishing new programs while increasing transparency.
"It's my privilege to sign the fourth and final pillar from the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus into law, the Illinois Health Care and Human Services Reform Act," Pritzker said in a release. "This legislation advances a key belief of mine that I know is shared by everyone standing with me and millions of residents across Illinois: health care is a right, not a privilege. Thanks to the Black Caucus' four pillars, now law, Illinois is a few steps closer to the justice our residents deserve."
Although the bill was created to widen access to health care in vulnerable and rural populations, there have still been some lawmakers who have had harsh criticism.
"Welcome to Springfield! Bills passed with no thought to cost and of course subject to appropriations," Sen. Tony McCombie (R-Carroll) posted to Facebook. "This particular bill (HR158), which notes some good, will never really be implemented because it will cost an estimated $10-$15 BILLION dollars and is subject to appropriations (meaning nothing will happen until there is a funding source). People don't trust government because government is full of false promises."
House Bill 158 took immediate effect.
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