IL HB4746

Amends the Illinois Vital Records Act to require coroners and medical examiners to collect social information about decedents during investigations to reduce misidentification errors.

Required social information includes the decedent's manner of dress, relevant details about the location where the body was found, and any inconsistencies in official records.

The bill was introduced by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026 session).

Applies specifically to deaths subject to coroner or medical examiner investigation, which are already exempt from the standard 7-day death certificate filing requirement.