New York A05218 amends the penal law to classify concealment and/or mutilation of a human corpse as a class E felony, exempting funeral direction and.

New York A05218 amends the penal law to redefine concealment and/or mutilation of a human corpse as a class E felony. This applies when a human corpse or part thereof is expected to be used as evidence in an official proceeding, autopsy, or criminal investigation. The bill exempts practices related to funeral direction and organ donation. It also modifies the criminal procedure law to include concealment and/or mutilation of a human corpse as a basis for denying bail. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A05218 amends the penal law to classify concealment and/or mutilation of a human corpse as a class E felony, exempting funeral direction and.

New York A05218 amends the penal law to redefine concealment and/or mutilation of a human corpse as a class E felony. This applies when a human corpse or part thereof is expected to be used as evidence in an official proceeding, autopsy, or criminal investigation. The bill exempts practices related to funeral direction and organ donation. It also modifies the criminal procedure law to include concealment and/or mutilation of a human corpse as a basis for denying bail. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment.