CRIM CD-ABUSE OF A CORPSE
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the offense of abuse of a corpse includes intentionally, in the process of concealing the death of a person, using chemicals, fire, burying, submerging in water, or a combination of those acts. Provides that a violation is a Class X felony. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that the offense is eligible for pretrial detention if it is alleged that the defendant's pretrial release poses a real and present threat to the safety of any person or persons or the community, based on the specific articulable facts of the case.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 16, 2025
Last action Oct 15, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Oct 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tom Weber
RRepublican
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