CNTY CD-AUTOPSY Senate SponsorsSen. Ira I. Silverstein 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die 55 ILCS 5/3-3015from Ch. 34, par. 3-301555 ILCS 5/3-3034from Ch. 34, par. 3-3034Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a dissection or autopsy shall not be performed, nor shall toxicology samples be drawn, if the coroner has reason to believe that the dissection or autopsy is contrary to the religious beliefs of the deceased person. Creates an exception for cases involving a compelling public necessity. Defines compelling public necessity. Provides that, after an inquest, the coroner must make a reasonable effort to (now, the coroner may) deliver the body of the deceased to the family within 48 hours after the inquest. 2/9/2007SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein 2/9/2007SenateFirst Reading 2/9/2007SenateReferred to Rules 2/21/2007SenateAssigned to Local Government 2/22/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ira I. Silverstein 2/22/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 3/6/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Local Government 3/6/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Local Government 3/7/2007SenatePostponed - Local Government 3/14/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Held in Local Government 3/14/2007SenateHeld in Local Government 3/16/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 3/16/2007SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 1/13/2009SenateSession Sine Die