COUNTIES – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding prohibiting the final disposition of dead human bodies.

This bill revises Idaho law to allow coroners who are also licensed funeral directors or morticians to provide final disposition services (like funeral arrangements) in counties with fewer than 20,000 people or counties that have only one licensed funeral establishment. Previously, such coroners were prohibited from performing these services in counties where they held a dual role. The change directly affects funeral service availability in smaller counties and communities with limited funeral home options. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.