This bill amends several sections of the Idaho Code related to prearranged funeral plans and guardianship for incapacitated persons. Specifically, it revises Section 54-1142 to clarify the authority regarding the disposition of remains when a prearranged funeral plan is absent or lacks specific provisions. The amendments introduce a new hierarchy for determining who has the right to control the disposition of a deceased person's remains, including the addition of a guardian or conservator acting at the time of death. The bill also updates the language to reflect these changes, such as replacing the previous designation of "the person acting as guardian" with "the person acting as guardian of the decedent at the time of the decedent's death."

Additionally, the bill amends Section 15-5-306 to ensure that guardianship continues if the guardian has the right to control the disposition of remains under the newly revised Section 54-1142. It also makes a minor correction in Section 15-5-425 regarding the powers of a conservator. The bill declares an emergency, establishing an effective date of July 1, 2025, for these changes to take effect.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 54-1142