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Senate adopts amendments to coroner bill on unclaimed cremated remains, including felony for concealment
Summary
The Senate amended and reported favorably HB 23-31, which clarifies disposition of unclaimed cremated remains, codifies continuing education requirements for funeral directors, and adds a felony penalty for knowingly moving a body to conceal death.
Senators in the Committee of the Whole advanced House Bill 23-31 as amended after an extended floor discussion and a series of successful amendments.
Sen. Shane Thompson (Johnson) said the bill responds to guidance requested by district coroners by establishing how coroners should dispose of unclaimed cremated remains after a three-year unclaimed period and requiring a 30-day county newspaper notice. He cited KSA 73-3-04 when explaining that final disposition expenses for…
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