Relating to the final disposition of human remains

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 15, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 5, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 26, 202690–0
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   Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 2, 202644–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 9, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 9, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to the final disposition of human remains. The bill vests the authority to control the final disposition of a decedent’s cremated remains in the next competent adult listed in Code section 144C.5 (final disposition of remains —— right to control) if a designee or person with the authority to control the decedent’s remains does not claim the cremated remains within calendar days after receipt of a written notice from a third party. The bill also makes technical changes to Code section 144C.8 (forfeiture of authority to control) by changing certain references to “declarant” to “decedent” and adding a reference to the person granted authority pursuant to Code chapter 144C (final disposition Act).

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named January 15, 2026 (as HSB 568). On January 28, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Skyler Wheeler REmail
• Rep. Samantha Fett REmail
• Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§144C.8

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