Bill Hauter

During floor debate, bill sponsor state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, said the measure is designed to shield patients from legal risks in other states. #medical #care #records

The bill allows asylum seekers and people from countries with documented human-rights abuses to qualify, an expansion he calls a “backdoor” increase in taxpayer-funded coverage as border encounters rise and many asylum claims are denied. #medicaid #health

Pritzker signed “Deb’s Law,” letting terminally ill Illinois adults seek medication to end their lives.  #law #health #assistedsuicide

“Today marks a pivotal step towards bringing quality, affordable healthcare to all Illinoisans,” Pritzker said.  #healthcare

“We have to focus on the important things—budget, ethics, and voter disenfranchisement...” #illinois