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 this right does not vest in or devolve upon those ineligible to serve as designees according to a declaration made by the decedent.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new subsection that explicitly states the conditions under which a person may be excluded from controlling the final disposition of remains. This change aims to ensure that only eligible individuals can make such arrangements, thereby providing clearer guidelines for the management of a decedent's final wishes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 144C.5