Relates to concealment and/or mutilation of a human corpse
This bill criminalizes hiding, damaging, or destroying a human body or body part when someone expects it might be used as evidence in a legal case, such as a criminal investigation or autopsy. It specifically defines this as a class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison. The law explicitly excludes funeral directors, embalmers, and organ donation activities from this rule, as these are covered under existing public health laws. The bill also adds this offense to lists of crimes affecting bail decisions, but its core purpose is to protect evidence integrity in legal proceedings.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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