Religion · Statewide · IL · September 10, 2026
Illinois Assisted Suicide Law Takes Effect With Limited Court Exemption
If this is your mountain
- Ask your physician or local hospital system directly whether it participates in or refers patients under Illinois' assisted suicide law.
- If you serve on a healthcare ministry board, confirm in writing what conscience protections currently apply to your institution and whether they depend on ongoing litigation.
- Contact the ERLC or Thomas More Society for updates on the status of the restraining order and the Becket lawsuit.
- Review your state's current legal status on physician-assisted suicide, since 16 additional states are considering similar legislation this year.
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