An act relating to abuse of the dead body of a person

This bill prohibits intentionally harming or sexually abusing a dead body without legal permission. It bans actions like burning, mutilating, disfiguring, or destroying a dead body (excluding cremated remains), and specifically prohibits sexual conduct on a dead body. Violations carry penalties of up to $5,000 fines or 5 years in prison for basic violations, and up to $10,000 fines or 15 years for offenses involving crime concealment or sexual acts. The bill also updates burial permit rules to require authorization for moving or burying bodies. It becomes effective July 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor.