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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Honorable Funerals for First Responders Act. Provides that a first responder killed in the line of duty shall receive an honorable funeral. Defines "honorable funeral" as a funeral that respects the wishes of the deceased first responder and the family of the deceased first responder and includes religious observances desired by the deceased first responder and the family of the deceased first responder. Provides that an elected official may not attend the funeral of a first responder killed in the line of duty if the elected official knows, or has reason to know, that the family of the first responder killed in the line of duty does not wish the elected official to attend the funeral. Provides that in no case shall any elected official be required to attend the funeral of a first responder killed in the line of duty. Provides that the family of the first responder killed in the line of duty shall have sole discretion over which elected official may attend the funeral of a first responder killed in the line of duty. Provides that, before an elected official attends the funeral of a first responder killed in the line of duty, the elected official must make reasonable efforts to learn if the family of the first responder killed in the line of duty would like the elected official to attend the funeral. Defines other terms.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Honorable Funerals for First Responders Act, establishes guidelines for funerals of first responders who are killed in the line of duty. It broadly defines first responders to include law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical service personnel. The bill mandates that these fallen first responders shall receive an "honorable funeral," which is defined as a funeral that respects the wishes of the deceased first responder and their family, including any desired religious observances. The legislation also provides specific rules for elected officials regarding funeral attendance, stipulating that an elected official may not attend if the family does not wish them to be present, and that the family has sole discretion over which, if any, elected officials may attend. Before attending such a funeral, elected officials must make reasonable efforts to determine whether the family wants them present. The bill aims to ensure that the final commemoration of a first responder's sacrifice is conducted with dignity and in accordance with the family's preferences.
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3321&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3321.htm |
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