The proponents of this bill are actively urging lawmakers to pass SB 9 & HB 1328. 

In keeping with our faith traditions, legalizing assisted suicide goes against the Church's teachings on the sanctity and dignity of human life. It undermines the value of each human person, particularly those who are vulnerable. 

Laws permitting assisted suicide pose significant risks to the poor, marginalized, and disabled, who may face pressure to end their lives rather than receive the care and compassion they need and deserve. There are documented cases from states where assisted suicide has been legalized, where individuals with rare or life-threatening conditions were denied necessary medical treatment and were instead offered life-ending prescriptions.

Illinois does not need to legalize assisted suicide. What we truly need is increased access to quality health care, enhanced palliative care options, and loving and compassionate support services for those at the end of their life. These are the alternatives that uphold the dignity of every person.