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Dnr-remains-native Americans

It became law on Aug 4, 2023.

IL HB 3413 · House Bill · 103rd

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Became law
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Sponsors
36
Latest action
Aug 4, 2023

What it does

Amends the Human Skeletal Remains Protection Act. Changes references from "Indian" to "Native American" and "Historic Preservation Agency" to "Department of Natural Resources". Provides that the Director of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the Illinois State Museum, may create a cemetery on existing State lands for the reburial of repatriated Native American remains and materials. Provides that the cemetery shall not be used by the public and shall be protected by the State of Illinois. Provides that the Director of Natural Resources shall cooperate with the State Archaeologist and the Illinois State Museum to coordinate reinterment in the cemetery.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Aug 4, 2023

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