A bill for an act relating to the final disposition of human remains.

This bill updates Iowa law governing who controls the final disposition of human remains. It requires that if a designated person (like a family member or executor) fails to claim cremated remains within 30 days after receiving written notice, or fails to act within 24 hours of death notification (or 48 hours if the death occurred), their authority automatically transfers. The control then passes to the next eligible person listed in the law (typically a surviving spouse, adult child, or parent), ensuring remains are properly handled without delay. This applies directly to individuals designated to manage remains who do not fulfill their responsibilities within specified timeframes.