SB 3937 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS-DEATH CERT

Summary
Amends the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act. Provides that, when a death has occurred in accordance with the Act, the death shall be attributed to both the underlying terminal disease and medical aid in dying pursuant to the Act (rather than only the underlying terminal disease). Requires medical aid in dying pursuant to the Act shall be listed on the death certificate of a qualified patient who obtained and self-administered a prescription for medication pursuant to the Act.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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