FL H0625

Creates section 406.49, Florida Statutes, establishing definitions for anatomical board, cremated remains, final disposition, human remains, indigent person, legally authorized person, and unclaimed remains

Revises procedures for reporting and disposition of unclaimed human remains, prohibiting cremation, anatomical donation, burial at sea, or removal from state for remains of deceased persons with unknown identity

Requires local governmental contracts for final disposition of unclaimed remains to comply with federal regulations (38 C.F.R. s. 38.620) regarding deceased veterans

Establishes anatomical board's 48-hour retention period for human remains before medical use, allows legally authorized persons to claim remains after payment of board expenses, and authorizes county ordinances for burial or cremation of indigent persons' unclaimed remains

Prohibits monetary inducement or valuable consideration for human remains, requires burial-transit permits for remains received in state, restricts dissection without district medical examiner approval, and allows accredited nontransplant anatomical donation organizations and museums to convey remains without board approval under specific conditions; effective July 1, 2012