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Cemeteries-disinterment

It became law on Aug 4, 2023.

IL HB 1571 · House Bill · 103rd

Stage
Became law
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Sponsors
14
Latest action
Aug 4, 2023

What it does

Amends the Vital Records Act. Provides that an injunction enjoining the issuance of a permit to disinter human remains shall issue only when the person seeking the injunction has rights superior to the person seeking the permit to disinter. Provides that if a person seeking an injunction does not have rights superior to the person seeking the permit to disinter, a court of competent jurisdiction may award costs to the person seeking the permit to disinter, if the court makes a finding that the action seeking the injunction was brought in bad faith. Amends the Disposition of Remains Act. Provides that if a court finds that a person has filed or opposed an action relating to the person's…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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  3. Floor (Done)

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    Aug 4, 2023

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