Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors
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HB 5764 — END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS CHANGES

Last action — Referred to Rules Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 12% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Spreading across states

    Near-identical bills in 2 other states — cross-state momentum.

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In plain language

The bill amends provisions related to aid in dying for terminally ill patients in Illinois.

This bill changes the End-of-Life Options Act by removing referral requirements for healthcare professionals who refuse to assist with aid in dying. It also repeals certain provisions related to death certificates under this act.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill removes certain referral requirements for health care professionals regarding aid in dying and repeals specific provisions related to death certificates in the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act.

  • 410 ILCS 22/70

    and refer the individual either to a health care professional who is able and willing to evaluate and qualify the individual or to another individual or entity to assist the requesting individual in seeking aid in dying, in accordance with the Health Care Right of Conscience Act;

    It eliminates the requirement for health care professionals or entities to refer individuals seeking aid in dying to other professionals or entities.

  • 410 ILCS 22/90

    Section 90.

    It repeals provisions concerning the signing and contents of death certificates for deaths under the Act.

Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. William E Hauter

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights healthcare

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5764?
HB 5764 is sponsored by William E Hauter (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5764?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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