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Legislative Update for the Last Week of May 2025

The General Assembly's regular session is quickly approaching its May 31st deadline, with lawmakers grappling over the FY26 budget through debates on spending cuts, tax hikes, and gambling expansion. Our top concern, however, lies with the renewed push for suicide legislation, which assaults the sanctity of life and promotes death in our state.
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More Debate About Physician-Assisted Suicide in Springfield

Lawmakers intent on legalizing physician-assisted suicide have scheduled HB 1328, the House version of SB 9, for a subject-matter hearing in the Illinois House Executive Committee, tomorrow, May 14, 2025.
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Legislative Update for the Week of May 12, 2025

With conflicting revenue forecasts and a potential $3 billion shortfall looming, the General Assembly’s final weeks will be pivotal in balancing priorities and shaping Illinois’ fiscal future before the July 1st start of the new fiscal year. In the meantime, we are watching a number of bills that should concern pro-family citizens. Don't give up the pressure!
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Legislative Update for the Week of May 5, 2025

Illinois state lawmakers are returning to Springfield on Tuesday and are scheduled to work through Friday. Even with the May 31st General Assembly adjournment date in sight, we dare not relax. Our adversaries are working diligently to pass dubious and dangerous bills.
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Assisted Suicide Up For a Vote in Springfield?

Every human being is created by Almighty God in His image and has inherent dignity and value. Terminal illnesses and suffering does not diminish this fact.
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Legislative Update for the Week of April 21, 2025

We just finished a week of relief as both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly adjourned and went home last week for Easter. The Illinois House is scheduled to return to the Capitol tomorrow. The Illinois Senate is scheduled to return next week, on April 29th.
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Speak Out Against Assisted Suicide

Next Wednesday, one committee in the Illinois Senate and another committee in the Illinois House are scheduled to hear arguments for and against assisted-suicide legislation - SB 9 and HB 1328, respectively. We urge you to fill out witness slips for both committee hearings!
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