伊利诺伊州自2026年9月起,将绝症成年人死亡的医疗援助合法化。 Illinois legalizes medical aid in dying for terminally ill adults, effective September 2026.

伊利诺伊州已成为第12个州,华盛顿特区则成为将死亡时的医疗援助合法化的州,JB Pritzker州长签署了一项法案,允许有六个月或六个月以下预产期的晚期病人申请致命处方。 Illinois has become the 12th state and Washington, D.C. to legalize medical aid in dying, with Governor JB Pritzker signing a bill that allows terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less to request a lethal prescription. 该法自2026年9月12日起生效,要求具备精神能力、提出多重请求、进行医生咨询和自我管理。 The law, effective September 12, 2026, requires mental competency, multiple requests, physician consultations, and self-administration. 病人可在任何时候退出治疗,而保健服务提供者无需参与。 Patients may withdraw at any time, and healthcare providers are not required to participate. 该立法以宣传领袖Deb命名,通过了参议院30-27和众议院63-42。 The legislation, named after advocacy leader Deb, passed the Senate 30-27 and the House 63-42. 反对者提出了伦理和安全方面的关切,而支持者则提到病人的自主权和尊严。 Opponents raised ethical and safety concerns, while supporters cited patient autonomy and dignity. 死亡证书将把绝症列为死亡原因,保险不能拒绝根据临终期选择获得福利。 Death certificates will list the terminal illness as the cause of death, and insurance cannot deny benefits based on end-of-life choices.