H1671

Designating right of disposition

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes the order of priority for individuals to control the disposition of a deceased person's remains.

The bill outlines the order of priority for individuals to control the disposition of a deceased person's remains, including funeral arrangements and services. The priority order starts with the surviving spouse, followed by the sole surviving child or the majority of surviving children. If no children, the surviving parent or parents, and if one parent is absent, the remaining parent. Next are the surviving siblings, with the majority needed if more than one. If no siblings, the surviving grandparents, with the majority needed if more than one.

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 14, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 14, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order