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IL SB3153

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Joyce

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Comptroller to issue citations and impose fines up to $10,000 per violation against licensed crematories and cemeteries under the Crematory Regulation Act

  • Requires crematory authorities to perform cremations within 60 days of receiving human remains unless otherwise instructed, and to notify the Comptroller and coroner if unable to meet this deadline

  • Mandates that cemetery authorities implement standard operating procedures for all employees and establish medical waste management plans

  • Upon license revocation or suspension, requires the county coroner or medical examiner to take possession of bodies and cremated remains within 72 hours if no authorized agent can be contacted

  • Allows circuit courts to order a willing unit of local government to take over abandoned private cemeteries that have accepted care funds when no receiver is available

Legislative Description

CREMATORY-CEMETERY REGULATION

Last Action

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Executive2/17/2026
Assignments2/2/2026

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