Committee discusses HB1481 (human remains) and schedules final consideration after stakeholder talks

Apr 29, 2026

Conferees noted identical house and senate drafts of HB1481 on human remains (differences only in effective date), and senators asked one more day to consult proponents and consumer advocates about proposed timelines before voting; reconvening was scheduled for the following day.

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House presenter (S3) noted HB1481 related to human remains carried the same wording in both chambers with only an effective-date difference. The senate conferee (S6) said the chamber had received a CD making the measure effective upon approval but requested more time to consult with proponents and consumer advocates about the timeline being proposed.

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