Human remains; provider to maintain refrigeration at 40 degrees or embalmed if stored over 48 hours. (HB278)
Introduced By
Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield)
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Funeral services; disposition of remains. Requires a funeral services provider to either embalm or refrigerate human remains within 24 hours of the receipt of such remains. The bill also allows a designee to take priority over next of kin in making funeral arrangements, if such designee can provide a signed and notarized writing authorizing him to do so and is willing to take financial and other responsibility for the funeral and disposition of remains. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Passed
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Comments
There is no reason to embalm a body within 24 hours. A body is no threat to public health for a much longer time according to the CDC. Families should have a choice concerning emblaming.