The bill amends Section 144C.8 of the Iowa Code, which pertains to the forfeiture of authority to control the final disposition of human remains. It specifies that a designee or person with authority will forfeit their rights under certain circumstances, including being charged with serious crimes related to the decedent's death, failing to exercise their authority within specified timeframes, or not claiming the cremated remains within thirty calendar days after receiving written notice from a third party. The language changes include replacing "declarant" with "decedent" and clarifying the authority granted under the chapter.

Additionally, the bill establishes that if a designee does not claim the cremated remains within the designated timeframe, the authority to control the final disposition will pass to the next competent adult listed in Code section 144C.5. This change aims to ensure that the final disposition of human remains is handled in a timely manner and provides a clear process for transferring authority when necessary.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 144C.8