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Illinois lawmakers debate legalizing medical aid in dying for terminally ill adults

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State legislators on Friday held the first hearing on a bill that would legalize access to medical aid in dying for terminally ill adults in Illinois, a political conversation that's also taking place in several other states.

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Illinois lawmakers debate legalizing medical aid in dying for terminally ill adults

State legislators on Friday held the first hearing on a bill that would legalize access to medical aid in dying for terminally ill adults in Illinois, a political conversation that's also taking place in several other states.

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Controversial medical-aid in dying legislation being considered in Illinois

(The Center Square) – Legislation that would make Illinois the 11th state in the country to allow medical-aid in dying is facing a stiff challenge.

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(The Center Square) – Legislation that would make Illinois the 11th state in the country to allow medical-aid in dying is facing a stiff challenge. A measure being considered in Springfield would create the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act. Senate Bill 9 sponsor, state Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, said she became an advocate of the idea after she lost both parents to cancer. “You think the toughest thing you go through is watc…

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Terminally Ill Adults in Illinois May Soon Have Access to Medical Aid in Dying, Lawmakers Debate - West Palm Beach News

The first hearing on a bill that would allow terminally ill adults in Illinois to get medical assistance in dying was conducted by state lawmakers on Friday. This is a political discussion that is also occurring in a number of other states. Those opposed to the bill worry that there are insufficient protections, while lawmakers who supported it stated that it is all about choice for anyone facing a terminal condition. “Losing somebody is tough. …

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