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IL HB5568

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Olickal

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "medical facility" under the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act to include medical examiner's offices and coroner's offices
  • Removes tort immunity protections for public employees and medical facilities for negligent or wrongful handling, identification, disposal, or treatment of deceased human remains
  • Holds local public entities liable when their employees cause injuries related to deceased remains while acting within the scope of employment
  • Applies only to causes of action accruing on or after the effective date, meaning existing claims are not affected
  • Amends Sections 6-101 and 6-106 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes (745 ILCS 10)

Legislative Description

LOC GOV TORT IMMUNITY

Last Action

Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Civil3/12/2026
Rules2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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