Relates to the handling of certain unclaimed human remains
Summary
Prohibits unclaimed human remains from being buried, cremated, or otherwise finally disposed of unless such remains have first been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, and for a period of time thereafter as specified by the commissioner of health.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2026
Last action Jun 3, 2026
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S9930A
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S9930B
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to remove the specific 'Sacred Burial Law' title and the mandatory requirement to contact Jewish and Muslim organizations for unclaimed bodies. The scope was narrowed to focus solely on a general rule requiring all unclaimed remains to be entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System before disposal. The specific provisions regarding anatomical gifts and the effective date were removed from the text.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from a targeted mandate for Jewish and Muslim unclaimed bodies to a general requirement for all unclaimed human remains to be logged in a national database.
REQUIREMENT
Deleted the specific instruction to contact Jewish and Muslim organizations (Misaskim, Chesed Shel Emes, Hebrew Free Burial Association, Janazah) for unclaimed bodies of those faiths.
Changed the short title from 'Sacred Burial Law' to a generic description of handling unclaimed remains.
Deleted the clause stating that this section does not supersede prior written directives for anatomical gifts.
DEFINITION
Removed the specific definition of eligible bodies based on Jewish or Muslim descent.
TIMELINE
Removed the specific text stating the act's effective date (ninetieth day after becoming law) from the main body, though it remains in the explanation.
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Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
4
Jun 3, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9930B
upper
May 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
upper
Apr 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9930A
upper
Apr 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
upper
Apr 16, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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