New York S09930 mandates that unclaimed human remains must be entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System before final disposal.
New York S09930 amends the public health law to require that unclaimed human remains cannot be buried, cremated, or otherwise finally disposed of unless they have first been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. This requirement applies for a period of time specified by the commissioner of health. The law aims to ensure that efforts are made to identify and reunite remains with their families.
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