SB0009

Illinois End-of-Life Options Act allows terminally ill patients to request aid-in-dying medication.

The Illinois End-of-Life Options Act establishes procedures for terminally ill patients to request aid-in-dying medication. It requires attending and consulting physicians to confirm the patient's terminal diagnosis, mental capacity, and voluntary decision. The Act outlines specific procedures for making and documenting requests, including written and oral confirmations. It mandates that health care entities and professionals cannot be penalized for participating or refusing to participate in aid-in-dying care.