IllinoisHB5425104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

NATURAL ORG REDUCE REG-ACT

Sponsored By: Mary Beth Canty (Democratic)

Passed

Summary

Creates the Natural Organic Reduction Regulation Act. Provides that any person doing business in this State, or any cemetery, crematory, funeral establishment, corporation, partnership, joint venture, voluntary organization, or any other entity, may erect, maintain, and operate a natural organic reduction facility in the State and provide the necessary appliances and facilities for the natural organic reduction of human remains in accordance with the Act. Provides that an individual or a person, cemetery, crematory, funeral establishment, corporation, partnership, joint venture, voluntary organization, or other entity may reduce human remains only in a natural organic reduction facility operated by a disposition authority licensed for this purpose and only under the limitations provided in the Act. Provides for: grounds for denial or discipline; surrender of a license; license, display, transfer; authorizing agent; authorization for natural organic reduction; performance of natural organic reduction services, training; recordkeeping; natural organic reduction procedures; disposition of reduced human remains; limitation of liability; hazardous implants; penalties; failure to file an annual report; injunctive action, cease and desist order; service of notice; investigations, notice, and hearing; compelling testimony; administrative review, venue, certification of record, and costs; and preneed of natural organic reduction arrangements. Effective June 1, 2026.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mary Beth Canty

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Amy Briel

    Democratic • House

  • Ann M. Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Anna Moeller

    Democratic • House

  • Anne Stava

    Democratic • House

  • Barbara Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Celina Villanueva

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dagmara Avelar

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel Didech

    Democratic • House

  • David Koehler

    Democratic • Senate

  • Diane Blair-Sherlock

    Democratic • House

  • Edgar González, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Gregg Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Joyce Mason

    Democratic • House

  • Justin Slaughter

    Democratic • House

  • Katie Stuart

    Democratic • House

  • Kelly M. Cassidy

    Democratic • House

  • Kevin John Olickal

    Democratic • House

  • La Shawn K. Ford

    Democratic • House

  • Laura Faver Dias

    Democratic • House

  • Lilian Jiménez

    Democratic • House

  • Lindsey LaPointe

    Democratic • House

  • Mark L. Walker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Maurice A. West, II

    Democratic • House

  • Michelle Mussman

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Simmons

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

  • Robyn Gabel

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie A. Kifowit

    Democratic • House

  • Tracy Katz Muhl

    Democratic • House

  • Will Guzzardi

    Democratic • House

  • Yolonda Morris

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 101 • No: 55

House vote 4/17/2026

Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed

Yes: 64 • No: 36

House vote 4/16/2026

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee;

Yes: 19 • No: 10

House vote 3/24/2026

Do Pass / Short Debate Energy & Environment Committee;

Yes: 18 • No: 9

Actions Timeline

  1. Sponsor Removed Sen. Emil Jones, III

    5/21/2026Senate
  2. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

    5/20/2026Senate
  3. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

    5/19/2026Senate
  4. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

    5/14/2026Senate
  5. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

    5/6/2026Senate
  6. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Celina Villanueva

    5/6/2026Senate
  7. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Mike Simmons

    4/29/2026Senate
  8. Referred to Assignments

    4/21/2026Senate
  9. First Reading

    4/21/2026Senate
  10. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

    4/21/2026Senate
  11. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/21/2026Senate
  12. Arrive in Senate

    4/21/2026Senate
  13. Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 064-036-000

    4/17/2026House
  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate

    4/17/2026House
  15. Chair Rules Standard Debate

    4/17/2026House
  16. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

    4/17/2026House
  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/17/2026House
  18. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

    4/17/2026House
  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

    4/16/2026House
  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

    4/16/2026House
  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

    4/16/2026House
  22. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Energy & Environment Committee; 019-010-000

    4/16/2026House
  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

    4/16/2026House
  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

    4/16/2026House
  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

    4/16/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

  • House Amendment 1

  • Introduced

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