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Legislative Update – April 2026

Legislative Update – April 2026

Apr 30, 2026

With four weeks remaining until the Illinois General Assembly adjourns, below is a brief update on legislation that CCI is involved with. HB 5408: Abortion Access Grant Funds – OPPOSE. This bill would allow the state of Illinois to take $1 per month/per enrollee...
Opposition to HB 5425: Human Composting

Opposition to HB 5425: Human Composting

Mar 18, 2026

House Bill 5425 would allow for a new form of final disposition of deceased human remains through a process known as “natural organic reduction” or “human composting.” During this process, the body is placed in a container with organic material that assist in its...
Catholic Conference of Illinois Statement on SB 3572

Catholic Conference of Illinois Statement on SB 3572

Feb 17, 2026

SB 3572 would allow criminal penalties, including possibly felony charges, for a woman who has an abortion. The Catholic Conference of Illinois (CCI), along with many other organizations that advocate for an end to abortion are opposed to this bill. We pray for the...
New Rule Impacting Foreign-Born Religious Workers

New Rule Impacting Foreign-Born Religious Workers

Jan 15, 2026

“We are tremendously grateful for the Administration’s work to address certain challenges facing foreign-born religious workers, their employers, and the American communities they serve,” said Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic...