Modifies provisions relating to the right of sepulcher

Added a specific requirement that a court-appointed guardian must have been granted the right of sepulcher by the court to serve as next-of-kin, closing a potential loophole where guardians could claim authority without specific court approval.

Added a new provision protecting funeral directors from liability if they rely in good faith on a person's claim to be next-of-kin, reducing their risk when making disposition decisions.

Added new sections requiring notification of individuals with superior rights before making final arrangements and establishing a 48-hour waiver period for those with superior claims.

Refined the definition of next-of-kin for minors without guardians and those with joint custody parents to include specific conditions regarding the right of sepulcher and residence.

The document header was updated to reflect the bill's final 'Perfected' status, and the Chief Clerk's identifier was changed from 'H' to 'P'.

A blank line was inserted between the main text and the explanatory notes section.

Added a new rule allowing court-appointed guardians to opt out of becoming the designated next-of-kin for a deceased minor.

Added a requirement that a court-appointed guardian's authority to control disposition automatically terminates if the guardianship is revoked or expires.

Changed the bill header from 'Introduced' to 'House Committee Substitute' and updated the bill number from 3999H.01I to 3999H.02C.