SPRINGFIELD — State and federal laws have generally restricted government funds from covering abortion procedures. But some Democratic state lawmakers are rallying behind a bill that would remove these restrictions for women seeking abortion coverage through Medicaid or state employee health benefits.If House Bill 40 is passed, Illinois would join 15 other states where state dollars can be used to fund abortion services, said Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, a North Side Democrat.HB 40 would amend the state law that limits …