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Yes: 73 • No: 34
IllinoisHB4839104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
NO FETAL DEATH CERTIFICATE
Sponsored By: Kelly M. Cassidy (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Vital Records Act. In provisions regarding fetal death, deletes provisions referencing election in writing to arrange for burial or cremation under the Hospital Licensing Act. Requires a funeral director to file an Authorization for Disposition of Fetal Remains or a certificate of death (rather than only a certificate of death) before obtaining a permit for disposition of remains. Provides that, in the case of a fetal death that occurs after a gestation period of less than 20 weeks or in the case of an abortion, no fetal death certificate shall be required for the disposition of remains. Directs the Department of Public Health to create a form to be used by the funeral director to obtain a permit for burial, entombment, or cremation. Requires the local registrar to seal any form filed under these provisions, and prohibits a funeral director from retaining a copy. Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. In provisions regarding the disposition of a fetus, provides that no fetal death certificate shall be required in accordance with the Vital Records Act. Provides that the funeral director or person acting as such who first assumes custody of fetal remains shall use the Department of Public Health form to obtain a permit for disposition of remains. Makes other conforming changes.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kelly M. Cassidy
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Celina Villanueva
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/9/2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 68 • No: 31
House vote • 3/26/2026
Do Pass / Short Debate Public Health Committee;
Yes: 5 • No: 3
Actions Timeline
Referred to Assignments
4/10/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/10/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
4/10/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/10/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/10/2026SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 068-031-000
4/9/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/8/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/8/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Public Health Committee; 005-003-000
3/26/2026HouseAssigned to Public Health Committee
3/18/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/6/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/6/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
2/3/2026House
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