Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 15 D cosponsors

HB1328      — END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS ACT

Last action — Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 005-000-000

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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 January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Creates the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act. Authorizes a qualified patient with a terminal disease to request that a physician prescribe aid-in-dying medication that will allow the patient to end the patient's life in a peaceful manner. Contains provisions concerning: the procedures and forms to be used to request aid-in-dying medication; the responsibilities of attending and consulting physicians; the referral of patients for determinations of mental capacity; the residency of qualified patients; the safe disposal of unused medications; the obligations of health care entities; the immunities granted for actions taken in good faith reliance upon the Act; the reporting requirements of physicians; the effect of the Act on the construction of wills, contracts, and statutes; the effect of the Act on insurance policies and annuities; the procedures for the completion of death certificates; the liabilities and penalties provided by the Act; the construction of the Act; the definitions of terms used in the Act; and other matters. Effective 6 months after becoming law.

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Action History

  1. Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 005-000-000

  2. Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Rules Committee; Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

  8. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  14. Assigned to Executive Committee

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  16. Referred to Rules Committee

  17. First Reading

  18. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  20. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  21. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (168)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1328      do?
Creates the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act. Authorizes a qualified patient with a terminal disease to request that a physician prescribe aid-in-dying medication that will allow the patient to end the patient's life in a peaceful manner. Contains provisions concerning: the procedures and forms to be used to request aid-in-dying medication; the responsibilities of attending and consulting physicians; the referral of patients for determinations of mental capacity; the residency of qualified patients; the safe disposal of unused medications; the obligations of health care entities; the immunities granted for actions taken in good faith reliance upon the Act; the reporting requirements of physicians; the effect of the Act on the construction of wills, contracts, and statutes; the effect of the Act on insurance policies and annuities; the procedures for the completion of death certificates; the liabilities and penalties provided by the Act; the construction of the Act; the definitions of terms used in the Act; and other matters. Effective 6 months after becoming law.
Who sponsors HB1328     ?
HB1328      is sponsored by Robyn Gabel (Democrat), Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Harry Benton (Democrat), Mary Beth Canty (Democrat), Janet Yang Rohr (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), Amy Briel (Democrat), Maura Hirschauer (Democrat), Terra Costa Howard (Democrat), Bob Morgan (Democrat), Thaddeus Jones (Democrat), Nicolle Grasse (Democrat), Edgar González, Jr. (Democrat), and Carol Ammons (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB1328     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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