Kansas HB2331 creates the crime of aggravated criminal desecration, authorizes coroners to dispose of unclaimed remains, and establishes education.

Kansas HB2331 amends state law to create the crime of aggravated criminal desecration and sets penalties for it. It authorizes district coroners to dispose of unclaimed remains of deceased persons, specifying methods for burial or cremation. The bill also provides exemptions from liability for coroners and other officials in the disposition of such remains. Additionally, it establishes requirements for continuing education programs for licensed embalmers and funeral directors and allows businesses owned by the same person who owns a licensed crematory to use the word "crematory" in their.

Kansas HB2331 creates the crime of aggravated criminal desecration, authorizes coroners to dispose of unclaimed remains, and establishes education.

Kansas HB2331 amends state law to create the crime of aggravated criminal desecration and sets penalties for it. It authorizes district coroners to dispose of unclaimed remains of deceased persons, specifying methods for burial or cremation. The bill also provides exemptions from liability for coroners and other officials in the disposition of such remains. Additionally, it establishes requirements for continuing education programs for licensed embalmers and funeral directors and allows businesses owned by the same person who owns a licensed crematory to use the word "crematory" in their.