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2012 SESSION

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HB 1125 Dead bodies; requires court authorization for locality to pay reasonable expenses for disposition.

Introduced by: Kenneth C. Alexander | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Disposition of dead bodies; how expenses paid.  Requires court authorization for a county or city to pay reasonable expenses for the disposition of a dead body in all cases in which a dead body is unclaimed or is claimed by a claimant who is unable to pay such expenses. The bill also provides that in such cases, if the decedent has an estate out of which all or part of disposition expenses can be paid, the county or city may take the estate for that purpose. Currently, court authorization for payment is required, and the taking of the estate is allowed, when in cases in which the body of decedent is in the custody of the sheriff of the county or city where the death occurred.

FULL TEXT

• 01/11/12  House: Presented and ordered printed 12100374D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/11/12  House: Presented and ordered printed 12100374D
• 01/11/12  House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
• 01/18/12  House: Assigned HWI sub: #3
• 01/26/12  House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2013 by voice vote
• 01/31/12  House: Continued to 2013 in Health, Welfare and Institutions by voice vote