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SB 77 Dead human bodies; absence of next of kin, disposition of remains, prerequisites for cremation.

Introduced by: Stephen H. Martin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Disposition of remains; absence of next of kin. Provides that, in the absence of a next of kin, a person designated to make arrangements for disposition of a decedent's remains, an agent named in an advance directive, or a guardian who exercises powers conferred in an order of appointment, or upon the failure or refusal of such next of kin, designated person, agent, or guardian to accept responsibility for the disposition of the decedent's remains, any person who is 18 years of age or older who is able to provide identification of the deceased and willing to pay the costs of disposition of the remains may make arrangements for such disposition and may authorize cremation. The bill also provides that a funeral service establishment or funeral service licensee who makes arrangements in accordance with the provisions of this act shall be immune from civil liability absent bad faith or malicious intent.


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