This bill mandates that both counties and cities in Iowa establish ordinances regulating the burial of human remains on private property that is not designated as a cemetery. The new regulations require that individuals authorized to conduct burials must notify the respective county or city by submitting a document confirming that a burial has taken place.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that burials on private property are permissible as long as they comply with all relevant state and federal laws and regulations. Importantly, it clarifies that neither the county nor the city will assume liability for any damages resulting from such burials on private property.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.301, 364.3