Informing the Legislature that on June 24, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1481 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 140).

This bill, known as Act 140, requires cemeteries, crematories, funeral homes, hydrolysis facilities, and mortuaries in Hawaii to dispose of human remains within sixty days of either receiving a permit or submitting an affidavit to amend a permit. The law also allows the state Department of Health to create additional rules to support this timeline but does not mandate that specific disposal dates be listed on permits. By setting a clear deadline for the final disposition of remains, the legislation aims to streamline the handling of human remains across various service providers.