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Gov. JB Pritzker has signed the "Medical Aid in Dying" bill, legalizing physician-assisted death in Illinois, his office announced Friday.

The legislation allows certain terminally ill patients to end their lives with a doctor's help. The law will take effect on Sept. 12, 2026, to allow the Illinois Department of Public Health time to implement processes and protocols outlined in the legislation. There are strict requirements for patients and physicians.

"I have been deeply impacted by the stories of Illinoisans or their loved ones that have suffered from a devastating terminal illness, and I have been moved by their dedication to standing up for freedom and choice at the end of life in the midst of personal he

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