HB4177 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
WORK COMP-BURIAL EXPENSES
Last Action
2/11/2026 - House: Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
Hearings
Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing Feb 25 2026 2:00PM Capitol Building Room 114 Springfield, IL ** Canceled **
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter |
| 10/28/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 10/28/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee |