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IL HB4934

Bill

Status

Passed

8/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Kifowit

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds definitions to the Cemetery Protection Act including "not-for-profit corporation," "veteran" (person who served in armed forces with grave more than 100 years old), and "veterans' organization"

  • Creates new Class 2 felony for removing gravestones or memorials with intent to resell, and tiered felonies for defacing gravestones (Class 4 for 1-4 stones, Class 3 for 5-10 stones, Class 2 for more than 10)

  • Establishes Class 4 felony for unauthorized removal of any portion of human remains from burial grounds, graves, crypts, vaults, or mausoleums

  • Exempts cemetery authorities from desecration laws when removing items placed in violation of cemetery rules, and adds exemption for removal or replacement of veteran memorials pursuant to Section 17

  • Creates new Section 17 authorizing removal, replacement, or installation of gravestones or memorials commemorating veterans by authorized parties

Legislative Description

HUMAN REMAINS-VETERANS

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0841

8/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules5/24/2024
Veterans Affairs5/14/2024
Assignments5/8/2024
Veterans Affairs4/24/2024
Assignments4/17/2024
Veterans' Affairs4/2/2024
Rules3/22/2024
Veterans' Affairs2/28/2024
Rules2/7/2024

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