WORK COMP-BURIAL EXPENSES House SponsorsRep. Martha Deuter 3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 820 ILCS 305/7 Amends the Workers' Compensation Act. Provides that the sum of $10,000 (rather than $8,000) for burial expenses shall be paid by the employer to the widow or widower, other dependent, next of kin, or person or persons incurring the expense of burial. 10/22/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter 10/28/2025HouseFirst Reading 10/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/11/2026HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee 3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee