HB 19-1304 Summary

• Increases the maximum combined charge limit for funeral, cremation, or burial expenses from $2,500 to $3,000 for indigent deceased persons.

• Allows counties to receive reimbursement up to $3,000 when combined disposition charges exceed $3,000, provided the county is paying any portion of the charges.

• Maintains the death reimbursement cap at $1,500 but clarifies reimbursement eligibility when costs exceed the combined charge limit.

• Applies to all final dispositions made on or after the effective date (August 2, 2019, or later if subject to referendum petition).