Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 213 — BURIAL RIGHTS-VISITATIONS

Last action — Referred to Assignments

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Burial Rights Act. Provides that contracts between cemetery authorities and cemetery workers' associations prohibiting in any manner dedications of monuments or headstones, family visitations, or visitations to veterans memorials on Sundays or legal holidays shall be deemed to be void as against public policy and wholly unenforceable. Makes conforming changes.

Bill Text

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The bill voids certain contracts that restrict burials and visitations on Sundays or legal holidays.

  • 820 ILCS 135/1

    which totally prohibits burials of human remains or prohibits in any manner

    Contracts that restrict burial activities and visitations on specific days are unenforceable.

Action History

  1. Referred to Assignments

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 213 do?
Amends the Burial Rights Act. Provides that contracts between cemetery authorities and cemetery workers' associations prohibiting in any manner dedications of monuments or headstones, family visitations, or visitations to veterans memorials on Sundays or legal holidays shall be deemed to be void as against public policy and wholly unenforceable. Makes conforming changes.
Who sponsors SB 213?
SB 213 is sponsored by Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 213?
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 213?
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