Relating to the final disposition and disinterment of human remains

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 31, 2020
2. –
   Skipped: SubcommitteeSkipped
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeMarch 4, 2020
4. ✓
   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 4, 2020
5. –
   Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 27, 202046–3
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   Done: To the GovernorJune 1, 2020
8. ✓
   Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2020

SF 2135 became law → The same legislation passed as SF 2135, so this version was set aside. Go to SF 2135 What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 3

2 adopted · 1 failed. Newest first.

• H-8061Strike everything · filed March 3, 2020 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill and adds specific legal definitions for "cremated remains" and "cremation." It also updates the rules for moving a body or fetus for autopsy, reburial, or cremation and changes how the law considers the feelings of relatives when making these decisions. Additionally, it adds a rule that certain professionals, such as funeral directors or hospice employees, cannot be chosen to make final decisions for a person unless they are married to or related to that person. Its wording →

  Amends this HF 2472 to CONFORM to SF 2135
  Adopted
  March 4, 2020
• S-5026 · filed February 26, 2020 by Sen. Robert Hogg (D)

  AI summary This amendment adds the feelings of other relatives as a factor to consider when deciding whether to allow the digging up of human remains. It also states that a person in charge of funeral decisions cannot get a permit to move remains simply because they changed their mind. Its wording →
  Failed
  February 27, 2020
• S-5010 · filed February 24, 2020 by Sen. Zach Whiting (R)

  AI summary This amendment requires that the moving or digging up of human remains be supervised by a funeral director. It adds a rule that a body or fetus can only be dug up for cremation if a court orders it and a medical examiner determines the death was from natural causes. It also ensures that the person in charge of funeral decisions is notified before a court orders the digging up of remains. Its wording →
  Adopted
  February 27, 2020