Governor JB Pritzker on Monday said he is still deciding whether to sign legislation that would allow doctors to help terminally ill individuals end their lives. The bill narrowly passed the Illinois General Assembly last week.

“It was something that I didn’t expect and didn’t know it was going to be voted on, so we’re examining it even now,” Pritzker said.

The Democratic-run state Senate voted just before dawn on Friday, passing the measure with the bare minimum of 30 votes. The bill grants mentally competent, terminally ill adults the right to access life-ending prescription medication under physician supervision. Following the vote, the bill was sent to the governor’s desk for approval.

However, the legislation has faced opposition from disability advocates and the Catholic Church. Critics argue that it could lead to discrimination, coercion, and abuse.

Pritzker, who is running for a third term next year and is widely considered a potential contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, said on Monday that he is still gathering input on the controversial bill. He has already heard from many advocates supporting the legislation.

Speaking to reporters at an unrelated event at the Philip J. Rock Center and School in Glen Ellyn, which serves deaf-blind children, Pritzker acknowledged the arguments made by proponents but remained noncommittal about whether he will sign the bill into law.

For more information, read the full article at chicagotribune.com.

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**Topics:** Culture/Society, Government, News/Current Events
**Location:** US – Illinois
**Keywords:** Pro-life

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