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How Does Assisted Suicide Affect You?

Posted on March 19, 2025 by David E Smith

Currently, 15 U.S. states are considering legislation that would legalize assisted suicide, and five states, where the practice is already legal, are considering legislation aimed at expanding it. We must understand that legalizing the practice, even with “guardrails,” changes the way a society thinks and acts.

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Speak Out Against Assisted Suicide

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Kathy Valente

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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