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HB 2116 Disposition of the remains of a decedent; right to control.

Introduced by: Mark D. Sickles | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Disposition of the remains of a decedent; right to control. Establishes a priority order for the right to control the disposition of the remains of a decedent; the location, manner, and condition of disposition; and the arrangements for funeral goods and services to be provided, as well as circumstances that would forfeit this right. The bill establishes procedures for resolving disagreements among those who have the right to control and provides liability protections for licensed funeral establishments, funeral service licensees, registered crematories, or registered crematory operators that rely in good faith upon the instructions of an individual claiming the right of disposition.

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• 01/08/19  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100545D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/08/19  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100545D
• 01/08/19  House: Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
• 01/16/19  House: Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #1
• 02/05/19  House: Tabled in Health, Welfare and Institutions by voice vote