Illinois Code § 5

Illinois Code § 5. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 5.

Definitions. As used in this Act: "Contraception" means medication or medical devices used to prevent pregnancy. "Emergency contraception" means medication that can significantly reduce the risk of pregnancy if taken after unprotected sexual intercourse. "Governing board of each public institution of higher education" means the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Chicago State University, the Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Governors State University, the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University, the Board of Trustees of Northeastern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University, the Board of Trustees of Western Illinois University, the board of trustees of each community college district in this State, and the governing board of any other public university, college, or community college now or hereafter established or authorized by the General Assembly. "Medication abortion" means termination of pregnancy by use of medication. "Primary care services" has the meaning given to that term in Section 10 of the Equity and Representation in Health Care Act. "Public institution of higher education" means the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University, Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, a public community college in this State, or any other public university, college, or community college now or hereafter established or authorized by the General Assembly. "Student health services" means any clinic, facility, or program operated by or affiliated with a public institution of higher education intending to provide primary care services to enrolled students of the public institution of higher education. "Wellness kiosk" means a mechanical device used for retail sales of wellness products that may include, but is not limited to, prophylactics, menstrual cups, tampons, menstrual pads, pregnancy tests, and nonprescription drugs. A wellness kiosk must also include discounted emergency contraception. (Source: P.A. 103-465, eff. 8-4-23; 104-433, eff. 8-22-25.)

Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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