This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding the disposition of human remains. Firstly, it extends the timeline for funeral establishments or responsible persons to submit a death certificate from seven calendar days to fourteen business days, excluding weekends and holidays. Additionally, it introduces new requirements for obtaining a disposition-transit permit when an unborn child is expelled or extracted at a hospital or abortion clinic, specifying conditions under which this is necessary, such as gestation period and authorization from the woman involved. The bill also mandates that human remains moved from an abortion clinic must be accompanied by a release form from the clinic. Furthermore, the bill clarifies the responsibilities of parents regarding the funeral arrangements for a minor, stating that the parent is responsible unless there has been an award of legal decision-making or a parenting plan designating authority. It also makes various technical and conforming changes to ensure consistency within the statutes. Overall, these updates aim to modernize the legal framework surrounding the handling of human remains and clarify the roles of involved parties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-325, 36-326, 36-831, 11-593