Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB2440      — BURIAL TRANSPORT AGREEMENTS

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill defines and regulates transportation protection agreements related to burial arrangements.

This legislation clarifies how transportation protection agreements are treated under Illinois law. It specifies that these agreements are not governed by the Illinois Insurance Code and outlines certain exemptions related to burial merchandise and pre-need sales.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: If you're planning burial arrangements, this bill affects how transportation agreements are handled in Illinois.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Funeral or Burial Funds Act. Defines the term "transportation protection agreement". Provides that the Illinois Insurance Code does not apply to any transportation protection agreement sold by any seller. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be deemed to apply to (1) merchandise that is delivered within 30 days of purchase, (2) a transportation protection agreement, or (3) pre-need cemetery sales (currently only pre-need cemetery sales) under the Illinois Pre-Need Cemetery Sales Act. Makes a change to a provision concerning payments under pre-need contracts.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  4. To End of Life Issues

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  6. Assigned to Executive

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

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2440      do?
Amends the Illinois Funeral or Burial Funds Act. Defines the term "transportation protection agreement". Provides that the Illinois Insurance Code does not apply to any transportation protection agreement sold by any seller. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be deemed to apply to (1) merchandise that is delivered within 30 days of purchase, (2) a transportation protection agreement, or (3) pre-need cemetery sales (currently only pre-need cemetery sales) under the Illinois Pre-Need Cemetery Sales Act. Makes a change to a provision concerning payments under pre-need contracts.
Who sponsors SB2440     ?
SB2440      is sponsored by Mike Porfirio (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2440     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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