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IL Becomes 13th Jurisdiction to Authorize Medical Aid in Dying

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IL Becomes 13th Jurisdiction to Authorize Medical Aid in Dying

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Governor Pritzker Signs “Deb’s Law,” Authorizes Medical Aid in Dying in Illinois Illinois Becomes 13th U.S. Jurisdiction to Allow Medical Aid in Dying, First in Midwest
December 12, 2025

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker today signed the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act (SB 1950) into law, granting the wishes of passionate advocates past and present who have tirelessly pleaded for the option of medical aid in dying for many years. The legislation, also known as “Deb’s Law,” allows eligible adults with a terminal illness and a six-month or less prognosis the option to request a prescription from their doctor they can self-ingest to die on their own terms

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Lillie Tyson Head

Lillie Tyson Head is the founding president of the Voices for Our Fathers Legacy Foundation and a lifelong public health and education advocate.
“End-of-life planning is a necessary and very important conversation for everyone to have, to make things better for those who are being left behind.”

Kelly Rice (they/them)

Kelly Rice is a public health professional based in Illinois who works with older populations navigating the healthcare system.
"My work is about how we ensure that people living with dementia are still able to embrace the pieces of life that bring them joy through end-of-life planning."
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BREAKING: ILLINOIS BECOMES 13TH U.S. JURISDICTION TO ALLOW MEDICAL AID IN DYING

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