SB 1313 Illinois Senate · 95th Regular Session

CNTY CD-AUTOPSY

Summary

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a dissection or autopsy shall not be performed, nor shall toxicology samples be drawn, if the coroner has reason to believe that the dissection or autopsy is contrary to the religious beliefs of the deceased person. Creates an exception for cases involving a compelling public necessity. Defines compelling public necessity. Provides that, after an inquest, the coroner must make a reasonable effort to (now, the coroner may) deliver the body of the deceased to the family within 48 hours after the inquest.

Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Feb 2007

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Governor

Introduced Feb 9, 2007 Last action Jan 13, 2009

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Jan 13, 2009

Senate · Failed

Session Sine Die

Mar 16, 2007

Senate · Referred to committee

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

Mar 16, 2007

Senate · Referred to committee

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

Mar 14, 2007

Senate · Reported by committee

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Held in Local Government

Mar 6, 2007

Senate · Reported by committee

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Local Government

Mar 6, 2007

Senate · Reported by committee

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Local Government

Feb 22, 2007

Senate · Referred to committee

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

Feb 22, 2007

Senate · Amendment offered

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein

Feb 21, 2007

Senate · Referred to committee

Assigned to Local Government

Feb 9, 2007

Senate · Referred to committee

Referred to Rules

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