SB525

Hawaii SB525 requires mortuaries, cemeteries, and pre-need funeral authorities to include specific disclosures in cremation service contracts.

Hawaii SB525 mandates that mortuaries, cemeteries, and pre-need funeral authorities must include written notice and consent provisions in contracts for cremation services. Specifically, these contracts must inform the purchaser if precious metals are recovered during cremation and obtain written consent before selling or recycling any recovered precious metals. The bill also requires these authorities to provide an addendum to existing contracts before October 1, 2025, with these new terms. The definition of "precious metals" includes those from jewelry, medical devices, or dental implants.