Bill > S1121

This bill amends Section 31-2808 of Idaho Code to modify restrictions on final disposition of dead human bodies by coroners and funeral professionals. Specifically, the bill removes the word "employee" from the list of people prohibited from performing funeral services for bodies that require investigation by a coroner, which potentially expands who can handle such bodies. The existing law previously prevented coroners, licensed funeral directors, morticians, owners, and proprietors of funeral establishments from handling the disposition of bodies that must be investigated by a coroner, with the goal of avoiding potential conflicts of interest. The bill maintains exceptions for counties with only one funeral establishment or counties with fewer than 20,000 residents, as determined by the most recent federal census. Violations of this section remain classified as misdemeanors. The bill includes an emergency clause, making it effective on July 1, 2025, which suggests the legislature views the changes as time-sensitive or immediately necessary.

Government Affairs, Justice

State Affairs Committee (S)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/S1121/