Relocation of Human Remains - Authorization Process

HB 1003 requires anyone seeking to relocate human remains from a burial site to first obtain approval from the Office of Cemetery Oversight before requesting authorization from a State’s Attorney. This replaces the previous requirement to publish a newspaper notice, instead mandating documentation of Oversight approval for permanent relocations. The bill also establishes procedures for temporary relocations (requiring later Oversight approval), sets standards for reinterment in approved locations, and directs fines/fees to the Cemetery Oversight Fund. It directly affects individuals, families, or entities moving remains from burial sites, including cemeteries and unmarked sites.