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

This bill updates Iowa law governing control of a deceased person's cremated remains. It requires that if a designated person (like a family member) fails to claim cremated remains within 30 days of written notice from a third party, or doesn't act within 24-40 hours of death notification, their authority automatically transfers to the next competent adult listed in the law. The bill also removes the authority of a designee if they face murder or manslaughter charges related to the decedent's death. This directly affects individuals who appoint others to handle funeral arrangements and ensures remains are managed by a responsible party when the initial designee does not act. The changes clarify procedural steps for final disposition without altering core rights.