Marissa's Law establishes the order of priority for controlling the disposition of human remains in California.

Marissa's Law amends Section 7100 of the Health and Safety Code to establish the order of priority for controlling the disposition of human remains. The law prioritizes the decedent's designated agent, followed by the surviving competent adult sibling, spouse, child, parent, conservator, and public administrator. If the person with the right of control is charged with certain crimes related to the decedent's death, the right is passed to the next of kin. The law also outlines the liability for the cost of disposition and provides immunity for funeral directors and cemetery authorities.

Marissa's Law establishes the order of priority for controlling the disposition of human remains in California.

Marissa's Law amends Section 7100 of the Health and Safety Code to establish the order of priority for controlling the disposition of human remains. The law prioritizes the decedent's designated agent, followed by the surviving competent adult sibling, spouse, child, parent, conservator, and public administrator. If the person with the right of control is charged with certain crimes related to the decedent's death, the right is passed to the next of kin. The law also outlines the liability for the cost of disposition and provides immunity for funeral directors and cemetery authorities.