New York A00220 deems human remains abandoned if not acted upon within 120 days and authorizes disposal by the person in possession.

New York A00220 amends the public health law to deem human remains abandoned if not acted upon within 120 days by an undertaker, administrator, executor, or other person in lawful possession. The bill authorizes the person in possession to dispose of the remains using traditional methods such as burial, cremation, or natural organic reduction. A record of the disposition must be kept, and the person disposing of the remains is discharged from any legal obligations or liabilities related to the remains. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A00220 deems human remains abandoned if not acted upon within 120 days and authorizes disposal by the person in possession.

New York A00220 amends the public health law to deem human remains abandoned if not acted upon within 120 days by an undertaker, administrator, executor, or other person in lawful possession. The bill authorizes the person in possession to dispose of the remains using traditional methods such as burial, cremation, or natural organic reduction. A record of the disposition must be kept, and the person disposing of the remains is discharged from any legal obligations or liabilities related to the remains. The act takes effect immediately.