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Committee clarifies timeline for disposition of human remains after Medical Examiner concerns
Summary
HB14-81, requiring disposition of remains within 60 days of certain permit actions, passed with a clarification to ensure the Medical Examiner is not required to hold remains beyond investigation periods; mortuary testimony stressed refrigeration capacity and administrative timing.
The committee passed HB14-81 with a clarifying amendment to address concerns raised by the medical examiner about unintended retention requirements.
Masashiko Kobayashi, medical examiner for the City and County of Honolulu, said he supports the bill’s intent to reduce burdens on grieving families but asked for clarifying language so a medical…
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