This bill amends Section 31-2808 of the Idaho Code, which addresses the final disposition of dead human bodies. The amendment specifies that no coroner or person acting as coroner, who is a licensed funeral director or mortician, or associated with any establishment engaged in such services, shall perform any funeral director or mortician services or provide related materials for bodies that require investigation by the coroner. The bill removes the term "employee" from the list of individuals restricted from performing these services and adds "or proprietor" to clarify the roles affected by this prohibition. Violations of this section are classified as a misdemeanor, with exceptions for counties with only one licensed funeral establishment or those with populations under 20,000.

Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, stating that it will take effect on July 1, 2025. This urgency suggests that the legislature views the changes as necessary for immediate implementation to ensure proper handling of cases requiring coroner investigation.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 31-2808