Event name
What to know about MAID: New Illinois Law - Medical Assistance in Dying Taking Effect on Sept. 12
When
Wed 09 / 02 / 2026
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
Where
Zoom - link will be emailed after you register.
Who can attend
Open to all
Price
FREE
Organizer
Ava Newbart
Join us to learn about Deb’s Law, the medical-aid-in-dying bill going into effect on September 12, 2026.
Presented by the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative
On September 12, Deb’s Law, or the medical aid in dying bill, will go into effect in Illinois. Join us to learn more about Deb’s Law – what it means, who qualifies, and why it matters. Speakers for this session will include Majority Leader Robyn Gabel, State Representative for the 18th District; and Khadine Bennett, Director of Advocacy and Intergovernmental Affairs or ACLU of Illinois.
On September 12, Deb’s Law, or the medical aid in dying bill, will go into effect in Illinois. Join us to learn more about Deb’s Law – what it means, who qualifies, and why it matters. Speakers for this session will include Majority Leader Robyn Gabel, State Representative for the 18th District; and Khadine Bennett, Director of Advocacy and Intergovernmental Affairs or ACLU of Illinois.
Speakers:
Majority Leader Robyn Gabel, State Representative, 18th District
Evanstonian Robyn Gabel has represented the 18th Illinois district of the Illinois House of Representatives since 2010 and,
from 2023 to the present, has served as the House Majority Leader. Gabel served as House sponsor for the medical-aid in-
dying bill (Deb’s Law), which will go into effect on September 12, 2026.
from 2023 to the present, has served as the House Majority Leader. Gabel served as House sponsor for the medical-aid in-
dying bill (Deb’s Law), which will go into effect on September 12, 2026.
Khadine Bennett, Director of Advocacy and Intergovernmental Affairs, ACLU of Illinois
Khadine Bennett is the Director of Advocacy and Intergovernmental Affairs with the ACLU of Illinois. Regularly testifying before the Illinois House and Senate, Bennett seeks support for the ACLU’s initiatives and priorities. Bennett worked closely with StateRepresentative Robyn Gabel in shaping the medical-aid-in-dying bill (Deb’s law).
What is the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative?
There are eight “Villages” in the Chicago area, all part of the international Village Movement—grassroots organizations of older adults designed to help people age and thrive in their communities. Each Village reflects its community and leadership. We invite you contact a Village in your area to learn more about what we do and how you can join.