HB4126

Illinois HB4126 amends the Criminal Code to classify abuse of a corpse as a felony.

HB4126 amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to define the offense of abuse of a corpse. A person commits this offense if they intentionally engage in sexual conduct with a corpse or remove or carry away a corpse without authorization. The bill specifies that using chemicals, fire, burying, or submerging a corpse in water to conceal death also constitutes abuse of a corpse. Violators face a Class X felony charge. The bill also outlines procedures for pretrial detention hearings and the factors considered in determining whether to deny pretrial release.