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Illinois Senate Passes Bill To Legalize Medical Assistance In Dying

The Illinois Senate passed the MAiD bill Thursday night with a 30 to 27 vote. This comes after the House passed the bill in May.

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October 31, 2025 / 8:03 AM CDT

The Illinois Senate passed a bill that will allow medical assistance in dying.

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It passed the MAiD bill Thursday night with a 30 to 27 vote. This comes after the House passed the bill in May.

A person is eligible for medical assistance in dying if they have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have six months or less to live.

Find out what's happening in Across Illinoisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.