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Pritzker approves physician-assisted suicide law for terminally ill patients despite Catholic opposition

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed legislation that will allow eligible terminally ill adult patients to obtain life-ending medication in consultation with their doctors, making Illinois the latest state to authorize physician-assisted suicide for people with a prognosis of six months or less.The law, known as the Medical Aid in Dying bill or "Deb's Law," will take effect in September 2026 to allow participating healthcare providers and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) time to implement stringent processes and protections.Deb Robertson, a lifelong Illinois resident with...

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