Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HB2488

Introduced
2/15/23  
Introduced
2/15/23  

Caption

CORONERS & MEDICAL EXAMINERS

Impact

If passed, HB 2488 would directly influence state laws pertaining to medical examiners and coroner systems. The bill aims to standardize practices across jurisdictions, which can lead to improved coordination in death investigations, particularly in cases that cross county lines. This uniformity may also foster better training for medical examiners, as well as more consistent reporting and data gathering, which could ultimately enhance the overall public health response in the state.

Summary

House Bill 2488 addresses the operations and regulatory framework surrounding coroners and medical examiners in the state. The bill seeks to amend existing statutes to enhance the structure governing death investigations, thereby improving the quality and consistency of the services provided by these offices. Supporters of the bill believe that it is essential for ensuring accountability and transparency in the process of handling death-related matters, which is crucial for public trust and safety.

Contention

Despite its potential benefits, discussions around HB 2488 suggest that there could be points of contention regarding the implementation and oversight of the proposed changes. Critics may argue that the bill centralizes too much power in state oversight bodies, potentially undermining local autonomy in death investigations that could cater to community-specific needs. There are concerns about the adequacy of state resources to handle the expanded oversight roles effectively, which could disproportionately affect smaller jurisdictions with limited funding.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IL AB2372

Coroners and medical examiners.

IL HB28

Death benefits, grants state death benefits to coroners, deputy coroners, medicolegal death investigators, and medical examiners

IL HB2332

CORONER&MEDICAL EXAMINER FEES

IL HB3330

CORONER&MEDICAL EXAMINER FEES

IL SB1873

CORONER&MEDICAL EXAMINER FEES

IL AB1351

Coroners and medical examiners: reporting drug overdose deaths.

IL SB1303

Coroner: county office of the medical examiner.

IL HB1152

Relating To Medical Examiners.

IL HB2591

CNTY CD-CORONER INVESTIGATIONS

IL SB2964

CORONER-FENTANYL POISONING

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