HB4839

Illinois HB4839 eliminates the requirement for a fetal death certificate for fetal deaths occurring before 20 weeks of gestation or due to an.

Illinois HB4839 amends the Vital Records Act to remove the necessity of a fetal death certificate for fetal deaths occurring after less than 20 weeks of gestation or due to an abortion. The bill also directs the Department of Public Health to create a form for funeral directors to use when obtaining a permit for burial, entombment, or cremation. The legislation ensures that the funeral director or person acting as such who first assumes custody of fetal remains must file a written report to the registrar within 24 hours.