SHB 1974: Disposing of human remains.

What this bill does

Decreases from 90 days to 30 days the period after which a person or entity in lawful possession of human remains may dispose of the remains if no relative or interested person directs the disposition of the remains. Adds counties to the list of entities that may dispose of unclaimed human remains after 30 days and that are required to transfer unclaimed remains of a veteran to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Floor votes

• House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 9, 2024
  97 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 28, 2024
  49 yea · 0 nay

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