This bill amends Section 144C.5 of the Iowa Code regarding the final disposition of a decedent's remains. It specifies that the right to control the final disposition or make arrangements for the ceremony after a decedent's death is granted to competent adults, with the exception of individuals who are prohibited from acting as a designee under section 144C.8. The language of the bill clarifies that the right to control final disposition does not vest in individuals who are ineligible due to a declaration made by the decedent.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new subsection that explicitly states that individuals who are prohibited from serving as a designee cannot control the final disposition of a decedent's remains. This change aims to ensure that only eligible individuals are granted the authority to make decisions regarding the final arrangements, thereby enhancing the clarity and effectiveness of the law governing the final disposition of human remains in Iowa.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 144C.5