Modify the offense of abuse of a corpse
SB 432 updates the legal penalties for mistreating human remains by distinguishing between two levels of offenses. The bill defines a lesser crime for actions that outrage reasonable family sensibilities, such as general abuse or moving a body, while establishing a more serious felony for acts that outrage community sensibilities, including sexual activity, dismemberment, or mutilation. It also clarifies that "abuse" includes any treatment not recognized by generally accepted community or professional standards. These changes directly affect individuals who handle corpses and law enforcement officials who prosecute such cases.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 27, 2026
Last action May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026
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Referred to committee
upper
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nathan Manning
RRepublican
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