Bill > HB5077

This bill amends the Michigan Occupational Code to add new requirements for funeral directors when subcontracting the care of a deceased person. Specifically, the bill mandates that licensed mortuary science professionals must obtain prior written consent from the next of kin or legally authorized person before transferring the care of a deceased individual to another funeral director or facility. The written consent form must include the name, address, and phone number of the subcontracted funeral director or facility, the reason for subcontracting, potential changes in services or costs, and a signature from the authorized person explicitly consenting to the transfer. The bill also updates related language about obtaining and handling deceased remains, ensuring that funeral directors cannot subcontract care without proper authorization. These changes aim to provide greater transparency and give families more control over the handling of their deceased loved ones, protecting against unauthorized transfers of a decedent's body between funeral establishments without the family's knowledge and explicit permission.

Government Affairs

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5077