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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires any funeral establishment, mortuary, cemetery, crematory, or hydrolysis facility to dispose of the remains of a dead human body no later than sixty days from the date a burialtransit permit has been issued or from the date of an affidavit for amendment of the permit has been submitted. Specifies that the Department of Health is not required to include specific disposition dates on the permit.
AI Summary
This bill requires funeral establishments, mortuaries, cemeteries, crematories, and hydrolysis facilities to dispose of human remains within 60 days of a burial transit permit being issued or an affidavit for permit amendment being submitted. The bill adds a new section to Chapter 531B of Hawaii Revised Statutes, specifying that the Department of Health is not obligated to include a specific disposition date on the permit. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Health will develop and adopt administrative rules through the standard rulemaking process to implement this new requirement. The legislation aims to establish a clear timeline for handling and disposing of human remains, providing guidance for facilities involved in managing deceased individuals' remains. The act will take effect immediately upon approval by the appropriate authorities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to HHS, CPN. (on 01/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1630&year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB1630_.HTM |
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