Illinois assisted suicide bill is dangerous for people with disabilities.

Alex Schadenberg
Executive Director, Euthanasia Prevention Coalition

Jules Good

Sela Estille reported for 25newsnow.com on March 5, 2025 that  Illinois assisted suicide Bill SB 9 received strong push-back from the disability community. Estille reported:

In a press conference on Wednesday morning, disability advocates such as the nonprofit Access Living called this idea “dangerous” to people living with chronic illness.

“I cannot overstate how dangerous this is,” said Jules Good, a spokesperson with the Stop Assisted Suicide Coalition.

“When I was at my lowest, if a doctor told me I could end this all, I would have. It’s only through years, compassionate support, and therapy and support that I’m able to stand here today and say I’m in recovery,” Good continued.

Senate Bill 9, that is sponsored by Senator Linda Holmes of Aurora was pulled from Committee debate on March 5 to enable amendments to the bill.