SB 2146

Abstract

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Provides that the Crematory Regulation Act is repealed on January 1, 2029 (rather than January 1, 2024). Amends the Crematory Regulation Act. Provides that a person who is certified to perform a cremation service in this State must complete, at least once every 5 years after the amendatory Act's effective date, a continuing education cremation course that is at least 2 hours in length and that is offered by a continuing education provider recognized by the Comptroller in order for that person to perform a cremation service in this State. Requires crematory authorities to provide or maintain an operable refrigeration unit that (1) has cleanable, noncorrosive interior and exterior finishes, (2) is capable of maintaining a temperature of less than 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and (3) is capable of containing at least 3 human bodies. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 410 ILCS 18/10 815 ILCS 390/22 from Ch. 21, par. 222 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Crematory Regulation Act. Provides that every license shall be renewed every 5 years for a renewal fee of $100 to be sent to the Comptroller. Provides that each crematory authority shall pay a $5 fee for each cremation performed that calendar year. Provides that each person performing a cremation service shall complete a continuing education cremation course at least 2 hours in length from a provider recognized by the Comptroller every 5 years. Provides that a crematory authority that is unable to cremate unembalmed human remains within 24 hours of taking custody of the human remains must provide or maintain an operable refrigeration unit. Amends the Illinois Pre-Need Cemetery Sales Act. Provides that the Cemetery Consumer Protection Fund shall be used to administer the Comptroller's program for the purpose of cleaning up abandoned or neglected cemeteries located in Illinois. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the amended bill. Provides that a crematory authority shall not take possession of unembalmed human remains that cannot be cremated within 24 hours unless it provides or maintains either of the following capable of maintaining a temperature of less than 40 degrees Fahrenheit: an operable refrigeration unit, with cleanable, noncorrosive interior and exterior finishes, or a suitable cooling room. Removes language providing that a crematory authority that is unable to cremate unembalmed human remains within 24 hours of taking custody of the human remains must provide or maintain an operable refrigeration unit that must be capable of holding at least 3 bodies. Removes language providing that each crematory authority shall pay a $5 fee for each cremation performed that calendar year. Effective immediately.