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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/07/2024
05/07/2024
Crossed Over
03/24/2023
03/24/2023
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
103rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill, with the changes proposed in House Amendment No. 1 and House Amendment No. 2, and the following additional changes. Requires the vessels used for natural organic reduction to be made of stainless steel, to be leakproof, to promote aerobic reduction, and to allow for the continuous monitoring of the reduction process. Requires the natural organic reduction facility to have a ventilation system. Requires the reduction facility to meet or exceed requirements set by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (rather than standards set by the Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Specifies that certain chemical analyses are to be performed by a laboratory accredited by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program. Provides that, in the case of an event where the health of the public may be at risk or there are signs at a facility of a potential health hazard, the Illinois Department of Public Health shall be consulted to assess the natural organic reduction facility. Makes other technical changes. Effective January 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill, the Natural Organic Reduction Regulation Act, regulates the practice of natural organic reduction of human remains in Illinois. It requires natural organic reduction facilities to be licensed and sets standards for the equipment, procedures, and disposal of remains. The bill outlines the powers and duties of the Illinois Comptroller in overseeing the industry, including the ability to investigate, discipline, and penalize violators. It also establishes procedures for authorizing natural organic reduction, record-keeping requirements, and limitations on liability. The bill is intended to take effect on January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (30)
Kelly Cassidy (D)*,
Mike Simmons (D)*,
Jaime Andrade (D),
Dee Avelar (D),
Diane Blair-Sherlock (D),
Kam Buckner (D),
Mary Beth Canty (D),
Terra Costa Howard (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Sara Feigenholtz (D),
Ann Gillespie (D),
Jen Gong-Gershowitz (D),
Edgar González (D),
Will Guzzardi (D),
Lisa Hernandez (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Theresa Mah (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Kevin Olickal (D),
Aarón Ortíz (D),
Willie Preston (D),
Anne Stava-Murray (D),
Katie Stuart (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Maurice West (D),
Ann Williams (D),
Janet Yang Rohr (D),
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3158&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=112&GA=103 |
| Senate Amendment 002 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB3158sam002.htm |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB3158sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB3158eng.htm |
| House Amendment 003 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB3158ham003.htm |
| House Amendment 002 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB3158ham002.htm |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB3158ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/HB/10300HB3158.htm |
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