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IL SB1733

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Emil Jones

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Origin

Senate

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Cemetery Protection Act to add a definition of "cemetery consumer" as the interment, entombment, or inurnment right owner(s) and their heirs

  • Places responsibility on cemetery consumers to repair, replace, or remove dilapidated or unsafe columbariums, niche buildings, mausoleums, or private estates within cemetery grounds, unless the contract specifies otherwise

  • Authorizes cemetery authorities to take remedial action when consumers fail to address unsafe structures, including temporarily relocating urns or caskets without a permit to complete repairs

  • Exempts cemeteries from financial responsibility for property damage caused by consumer actions/neglect, acts of God, war, vandalism, or aging/design of structures

  • Requires cemetery authorities to notify next of kin via email or certified mail when taking remedial action, including details about the repairs, whether remains were moved, payment responsibility, and that records will be maintained permanently

Legislative Description

CEMETERY PROTECTION-REPAIRS

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

4/11/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules4/11/2022
Executive4/6/2022
Rules5/15/2021
Judiciary - Civil4/28/2021
Rules4/23/2021
Licensed Activities3/9/2021
Assignments2/26/2021

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