Bill > HF363

This bill modifies Iowa's laws regarding the final disposition of a deceased person's remains by adding a new provision that prevents individuals charged with certain serious crimes from having the right to control or make arrangements for the deceased's funeral or burial. Specifically, the bill amends Section 144C.5 to include an exception that prevents a person from having the right to control final disposition if they are prohibited from being a designee under Section 144C.8. The bill clarifies that a designee (the person responsible for making funeral arrangements) will lose their authority to control final disposition if they are charged with first or second-degree murder or voluntary manslaughter in connection with the deceased's death, or if they fail to exercise their authority within 24 hours of being notified of the death or within 40 hours of the death, whichever comes first. This change aims to ensure that individuals who may be responsible for the death of the deceased cannot make decisions about their final arrangements, thus protecting the interests of the deceased and their family.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF363