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DE HB323
Bill
Status
6/15/2010
Primary Sponsor
Edward Bennett
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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