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IL HB4695
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Anthony DeLuca
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Illinois Comptroller to issue citations and fines up to $10,000 per violation against licensed crematories and to refuse licenses for applicants with delinquent taxes or unpaid child support
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Requires crematory authorities to perform cremations within 60 days of receiving human remains unless otherwise instructed, with mandatory notification to the Comptroller and county coroner if delayed
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Mandates that upon license revocation or suspension, county coroners or medical examiners must take possession of bodies and cremated remains within 72 hours if no authorized agent can be contacted
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Requires cemetery authorities to implement standard operating procedures for all employees and establish medical waste management plans
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Allows circuit courts to order willing local governments to assume control of abandoned privately owned cemeteries when no receiver is available and the cemetery has accepted care funds
Legislative Description
CREMATORY-CEMETERY REGULATION
Last Action
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2/26/2026