Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 2247 — CNTY CD-CREMATE UNCLAIMED BODY

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.

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Summary

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that if human remains are unclaimed by family or friends, the coroner may bury or, at his or her option, cremate the remains (now, the coroner may only bury). Provides that cremation shall not be utilized if the preservation of the body is necessary or desirable for law enforcement purposes or if information about the deceased indicates that cremation is inconsistent with the religious beliefs of the deceased. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

1 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to SB 2247 allows coroners to cremate unclaimed human remains, in addition to the current option of burial. This change is significant because it provides more flexibility in handling unclaimed bodies, especially when burial may not be practical. However, the amendment also ensures that cremation is not used if it conflicts with the deceased's religious beliefs or if the body needs to be preserved for law enforcement. This update could potentially streamline processes for treating unclaimed remains while respecting individual values.

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*LRB09415448HLH51218b* SB2247 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2006 SB2247 Introduced 1/11/2006, by Sen.
SB2247 Engrossed LRB094 15448 HLH 51218 b AN ACT concerning local government.
Terry Link SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/3-3034 from Ch.
34, par.
3-3034 Amends the Counties Code.
Provides that if human remains are unclaimed by family or friends, the coroner may bury or, at his or her option, cremate the remains (now, the coroner may only bury).
Provides that cremation shall not be utilized if the preservation of the body is necessary or desirable for law enforcement purposes or if information about the deceased indicates that cremation is inconsistent with the religious beliefs of the deceased.
Effective immediately.
LRB094 15448 HLH 51218 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR SB2247 LRB094 15448 HLH 51218 b AN ACT concerning local government.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Local Government Committee

  4. Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond

  5. Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.

  6. Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Mark H. Beaubien, Jr.

  7. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.

  8. Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond

  9. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.

  10. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond

  11. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark H. Beaubien, Jr.

  12. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ed Sullivan, Jr.

  13. Referred to Rules Committee

  14. First Reading

  15. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  17. Arrived in House

  18. Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 7, 2006

  20. Second Reading

  21. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 2, 2006

  23. Do Pass Local Government; 009-000-000

  24. Assigned to Local Government

  25. Referred to Rules

  26. First Reading

  27. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terry Link

Sponsors

  • Terry Link · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Terry Link

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 54 Yea · 0 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 48005
Democrat 5000
Republican 1000
Total 54005
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Sandoval — Yea
Shadid — Yea
Sieben — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Axley — Yea
Bomke — Yea
Burzynski — Yea
Forby — Yea
Geo-Karis — Yea
Halvorson — Yea
Millner — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Peterson — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Munoz — Yea
Sullivan, J. — Yea
Petka — Yea
Jacobs — Yea
Clayborne — Yea
Cronin — Yea
Crotty — Yea
Garrett — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hendon — Yea
Jones, J. — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Watson — Yea
Jones, W. — Yea
Lauzen — Not Voting
Demuzio — Yea
Brady — Not Voting
Link — Yea
Meeks — Not Voting
Viverito — Yea
Wilhelmi — Yea
Winkel — Yea
Dahl — Yea
DeLeo — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Raoul — Yea
Rauschenberger — Not Voting
Righter — Yea
Risinger — Not Voting
Ronen — Yea
Roskam — Yea
Rutherford — Yea
del Valle — Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2247 do?
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that if human remains are unclaimed by family or friends, the coroner may bury or, at his or her option, cremate the remains (now, the coroner may only bury). Provides that cremation shall not be utilized if the preservation of the body is necessary or desirable for law enforcement purposes or if information about the deceased indicates that cremation is inconsistent with the religious beliefs of the deceased. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2247?
SB 2247 is sponsored by Terry Link.
What is the current status of SB 2247?
This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 2247?
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