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DE HB323

Bill

Status

Passed

6/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Recognizes a military service member's executed United States Department of Defense Record of Emergency Data Form (DD Form 93) as a valid declaration instrument governing disposition of remains upon death.

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 12, Section 60(2) to include DD Form 93 or any successor form as a recognized document for directing last remains disposition.

  • Adds new subsection to Title 12, Section 64 establishing that a DD Form 93 executed by a declarant who dies while serving in any branch of the United States Military constitutes a valid form and governs disposition of the service member's last remains.

  • Aligns Delaware law with Federal law requirement (Section 564 of Public Law 109-163) that military service members designate a person authorized to direct disposition of their remains in case of death.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 12 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Disposition Of A Person’s Last Remains

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/15/2010

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs4/1/2010
Veterans Affairs2/18/2010

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