HB4599

Illinois HB4599 mandates the Department of Children and Family Services to reimburse funeral and burial costs for minors under their care.

Illinois HB4599, also known as the Nautica Horton Act, amends the Children and Family Services Act to require the Department of Children and Family Services to reimburse parents or relatives for funeral and burial costs if a minor dies while under the department's care. The reimbursement covers the reasonable cost of burial or cremation services and a minimum of $1,000 for funeral, visitation, reception, and similar services. This applies when the parent or relative lacks the resources to cover these costs.