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Relating to the removal of human remains by a removal technician
Sponsored by the Senate State Government Committee
Topics:State governmentProfessional licensing
Same legislation: SSB 1058
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 18, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 18, 2023
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 1, 2023
- Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 8, 202348–1
- Done: House committeeMarch 21, 2023
- Done: Passes the HouseApril 12, 202399–0
- Done: To the GovernorApril 26, 2023
- Done: Signed into lawApril 27, 2023
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What’s in it
AI summary The board of mortuary science would create new rules that allow funeral directors to hire specialists to pick up human remains. These specialists could handle the removal of bodies even if the funeral director is not there. The board will also decide what training or requirements a person needs to register as a removal specialist.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the removal of human remains by a person other than a funeral director. The bill defines “removal” as the act of taking human remains from the place of death or place where the human remains are being held to a funeral establishment or other designated place. The bill requires the board of mortuary science to adopt rules allowing a funeral director, without first taking custody of human remains, to delegate to a removal specialist the removal of human remains, regardless of whether the funeral director is present. The board is required to consider prerequisites for the registration of a person as a removal specialist, including any required training.
Changed since by amendment H-1186; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named March 8, 2023. On March 13, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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