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KS HB2331

KS HB2331
Authorizing the disposition of the unclaimed remains of deceased persons by district coroners and providing exemptions from liability for such actions.

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Introduced
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
03/05/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning coroners the disposition of human remains; creating the crime of aggravated criminal desecration when the offender had the intent to conceal a death or the commission of a crime; authorizing the disposition of the unclaimed remains of deceased persons by district coroners; providing exemptions from liability for actions taken to dispose of such remains; establishing requirements for programs of continuing education for licensed embalmers and funeral directors; authorizing use of the word "crematory" as part of the business name for businesses owned by the same person who owns a licensed crematory; amending K.S.A. 21-6205, 22a-215, 65-1702, 65-1716 and 65-1769 and repealing the existing section sections.

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing Kansas law to allow district coroners to dispose of unclaimed human remains, providing them with exemptions from liability for these actions, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. It also clarifies the definition of aggravated criminal desecration to include intent to conceal a death or a crime, and updates penalties for various forms of criminal desecration. The bill further establishes requirements for continuing education for licensed embalmers and funeral directors, allowing for online participation, and permits businesses owned by crematory license holders to use the word "crematory" in their business names. Additionally, it outlines procedures for coroners to relinquish custody of cremated remains after a specified period if unclaimed, and specifies how these remains should be disposed of, including provisions for veterans' remains.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Federal and State Affairs (House)

Last Action

House Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Representative Kessler , Representative Schmoe and Representative Meyer as conferees (on 02/25/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2331/
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2331_02_0000.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Faust Goudeau) https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_hb2331_s_3431.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: {As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole} https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2331_02_0000.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Clifford) https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_hb2331_s_3423.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Faust Goudeau) https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_hb2331_s_3418.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Tyson) https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2026_hb2331_s_3408.pdf
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2331_01_0000.pdf
Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs Report https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2026_hb2331_s_3285.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by Senate Committee https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2331_01_0000.pdf
House Committee on Federal and State Affairs Report https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_hb2331_h_1631.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2331_00_0000.pdf
Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2331_00_0000.pdf
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2331_00_0000.pdf
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