SB 1313

  • Illinois Senate Bill
  • 95th Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Cnty Cd-Autopsy

Abstract

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.

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Jan 13, 2009

Senate

Session Sine Die

Mar 16, 2007

Senate

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

Senate

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

Mar 14, 2007

Senate

Held in Local Government

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Held in Local Government

Mar 07, 2007

Senate

Postponed - Local Government

Mar 06, 2007

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Local Government

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Local Government

Feb 22, 2007

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules

Senate

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

Feb 21, 2007

Senate

Assigned to Local Government

Feb 09, 2007

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein

Senate

Referred to Rules

Senate

First Reading

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