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December 13, 2025
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Illinois Adopts Medical Aid-in-Dying Law Effective September 2026: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation allowing terminally ill residents to access medical aid-in-dying options. The new law, which takes effect in September 2026, gives qualified patients the ability to consult with healthcare providers about ending their lives with prescribed medication. The legislation includes measures for careful implementation by both healthcare professionals and the state health department. Illinois joins several other states in permitting this end-of-life option. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 13)