Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB4177      — WORK COMP-BURIAL EXPENSES

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced October 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that the sum of $10,000 (rather than $8,000) for burial expenses shall be paid by the employer to the widow or widower, other dependent, next of kin, or person or persons incurring the expense of burial.

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Action History

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

  2. Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter

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 HB4177      do?
Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that the sum of $10,000 (rather than $8,000) for burial expenses shall be paid by the employer to the widow or widower, other dependent, next of kin, or person or persons incurring the expense of burial.
Who sponsors HB4177     ?
HB4177      is sponsored by Martha Deuter (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4177     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced October 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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