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SB 595 Dead human bodies; storage of body for more than 48 hours prior to disposition.

Introduced by: Kenneth Alexander (Resigned) | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Dead bodies; storage. Requires any institution that has initial custody of a dead human body to ensure, if the dead body is to be stored for more than 48 hours, that the dead body is maintained in refrigeration at no more than approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit or to enter into an agreement with a local funeral service establishment to store the dead body.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Dead bodies; storage. Requires any person or institution that has initial custody of a dead human body to ensure, if the dead body is to be stored for more than 48 hours, that the dead body is maintained in refrigeration at no more than approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit or to enter into an agreement with a local funeral service establishment to store the dead body.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Dead bodies; storage. Requires any person or institution that has initial custody of a dead human body to ensure that the dead body is maintained in refrigeration at no more than approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit or to enter into an agreement with a local funeral service establishment to store the dead body.