REQUESTING THE SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEE WHOSE PURVIEW INCLUDES CONSUMER PROTECTION, WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, TO CONVENE A LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATE FAMILY NOTICE AND STANDARDIZED CONSENT PROVISIONS FOR PRE‑NEED CONTRACTS GOVERNING CREMATION.

HCR 47 is a procedural resolution requesting Hawaii's consumer protection committees to form a working group. The group will study current practices around metal surgical implants (like gold or platinum from surgeries) that remain after cremation but aren't returned to families. It aims to develop standardized consent requirements for cremation contracts and family notification rules, addressing inconsistent mortuary practices. The working group must report by November 2025 with recommendations for future policy. This resolution does not change laws but initiates a study to improve transparency for families and mortuaries.