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2005 SESSION

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HB 1683 Dead human bodies; funeral homes and crematories immune when disposing pursuant to court order.

Introduced by: William R. Janis | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Civil immunity; disposal of a dead body.  Immunizes any funeral service establishment, funeral service licensee, or registered crematory from civil liability for disposing of a dead body unless it acted in bad faith or with malicious intent.  The bill also states exceptions to when a funeral service establishment can accept a body without inquiring about the desires of the next of kin.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Health; immunity when disposing of a dead body pursuant to court order.  Grants immunity from civil liability to funeral service establishments and crematories when disposing of dead bodies pursuant to court order unless the act, decision, or omission resulted from bad faith or malicious intent.