Rep. Charlie Meier Disappointed After Governor Signs Assisted-Suicide Bill

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the statement following the Governor's signing of SB 1950, which legalizes physician-assisted suicide in Illinois.

"I am deeply disappointed in Governor Pritzker's decision to sign physician-assisted suicide into law today. I am pro-life from beginning to end. Allowing people to be given medicine to end their life raises serious ethical and moral concerns. Given all the work I've done for people with disabilities, I worry for those who cannot make decisions for themselves and their ability to access the life-ending drugs. We need to value all life in Illinois, and this new law starts us down a dark path."

When the bill was called in the House during the spring legislative session, Rep. Meier spoke out over concerns about the exploitation of people with disabilities if this bill became law. Watch his debate below.

The bill did not pass the Senate until Veto Session and was signed by Governor Pritzker on December 12.