Permits the use of cremation or natural organic reduction as the method of disposition for certain decedents
Summary
Permits a chief fiscal officer of a county or a public administrator, when having the right to control the disposition of the remains of a decedent and acting reasonably and in good faith, to, without civil liability, select cremation or natural organic reduction as the method of disposition for such decedent where the financial resources of such decedent are limited and such disposition is selected with the reasonable belief that the method is consistent with the religious practices of the decedent.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2025
Last action Feb 11, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill amendment adds a new provision requiring public notice and a 45-day waiting period before a county fiscal officer or public administrator can proceed with cremation or natural organic reduction for indigent decedents. The change ensures transparency and provides time for potential claimants to come forward, while allowing the notice period to run concurrently with existing priority claim timelines.
Scope change
The bill's scope now includes a mandatory public notice requirement and waiting period for indigent decedent disposition cases handled by county fiscal officers or public administrators.
REQUIREMENT
New requirement for chief fiscal officers or public administrators to issue public notice when selecting cremation or natural organic reduction for indigent decedents
Modified paragraph (c) to add new paragraph (c-1) with the notice and waiting period requirements
TIMELINE
Added 45-day waiting period before proceeding with disposition after public notice is issued
TECHNICAL
Minor formatting adjustment to line spacing in the text
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Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
Jun 13, 2025
Committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jun 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7457B
upper
May 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 7457A
upper
Apr 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
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