New York A11146 mandates that unclaimed human remains must be entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System before final disposal.

New York A11146 amends the public health law to require that unclaimed human remains cannot be buried, cremated, or otherwise finally disposed of unless they have been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. This applies to any successor database, in accordance with applicable procedures. The commissioner of health will specify the period of time these remains must remain in the system. This act will take effect 90 days after it becomes law.

New York A11146 mandates that unclaimed human remains must be entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System before final disposal.

New York A11146 amends the public health law to require that unclaimed human remains cannot be buried, cremated, or otherwise finally disposed of unless they have been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. This applies to any successor database, in accordance with applicable procedures. The commissioner of health will specify the period of time these remains must remain in the system. This act will take effect 90 days after it becomes law.