This new law is currently being challenged in court by the Thomas More Society. One of the plaintiffs is Bishop Paprocki of the Springfield Diocese – the fight is not over on this law.
Current Bill Status: Passed
What You Need to Know
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Commentary on the Bill
Jeanne discusses the assisted suicide bill with State Representative Dr. Bill Hauter.
Read Here – Governor Signs Assisted Suicide
https://apnews.com/article/end-of-life-medical-aid-death-illinois-ddc4e31daa460a6229ed7fa6a81b911d: SB 1950 – Physician Assisted SuicideThomas More Society Files Lawsuit on behalf of plaintiffs over assisted suicide bill.
https://townhall.com/news/julia-cassidy/2026/08/12/catholics-team-up-with-lutherans-and-doctors-to-sue-illinois-over-its-assisted-suicide-law-n2681107#google_vignette: SB 1950 – Physician Assisted SuicideRead the Bill
https://ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB1950lv.pdf
SB1950 Bill TextView the exact language of the bill
Voting Record
SB 1950 House VoteView the House vote record for this bill
SB 1950 Senate VoteView the Senate vote record for this bill
How to Take Action
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