SB1793Introduced in the Senate
CREMATION-SCATTERING AREA
Introduced by Laura Ellman, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Crematory Regulation Act. Provides that when a deceased individual is a member of a religion where the tenets of their faith require the scattering of that individual's cremated remains in water, the deceased individual's cremated remains may be scattered in an Illinois river without approval through the Department of Natural Resources' permit process as long as the scattering of the cremated remains is: (1) limited to one deceased individual; (2) spread over an area large enough to avoid leaving an identifiable accumulation of remains; (3) out of sight of any public use areas, including, but not limited to, roads, walkways, trails, picnic areas, campgrounds, and parking lots; and (4) conducted in a manner where the cremation identification disc is not left on site. Makes a conforming change in the definition of "scattering area".
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0124
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
7 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 22, 2025
90
Yes
23
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
To End of Life Issues
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Sub-End of Life
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Sub-End of Life
Reported Back To Executive; 003-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 012-001-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 4, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 8, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 047-004-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 010-001-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 090-023-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0124
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