SPRINGFIELD — Women in Illinois will soon have improved access to information about fertility and family planning under a new law from State Senator Glowiak Hilton.

“Women deserve to know all of their options when making informed decisions about their future,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “This law equips them with science-backed fertility information so they can plan with confidence.”

According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the ability for a woman to get pregnant starts to decline at age 30. To assess a woman’s likelihood of getting pregnant on their own, health care providers can use ovarian reserve testing — a blood test and ultrasound — to estimate the number of healthy eggs in a woman’s ovaries.

Glowiak Hilton’s law directs the Illinois Department of Public Health to provide health care providers with clinical, evidence-based information on fertility options, including ovarian reserve testing, which will be distributed to women over age 25.

“Family planning is a personal decision that is unique to every individual’s situation,” said Glowiak Hilton. “This information will provide women with the knowledge they need to make decisions that are right for them and on their own timeline.”

Senate Bill 2215 was signed into law Aug. 15 and takes effect Jan. 1, 2026.