FL S0956

Creates section 406.49 defining key terms including "anatomical board," "unclaimed remains," and "indigent person" (income not exceeding 100% of federal poverty guidelines).

Revises procedures for reporting unclaimed remains to the anatomical board, with new exceptions for decomposed/mutilated remains, autopsied bodies, remains with contagious disease, those claimed by legally authorized persons objecting to use, and veterans eligible for national cemetery burial.

Prohibits cremation, anatomical donation, burial at sea, or removal from state of remains whose identity is unknown; allows county commissions to authorize burial or cremation of unclaimed remains by ordinance or resolution.

Requires University of Florida to audit the anatomical board's financial records at least once every 3 years and provide copies to the Department of Financial Services within 90 days; allows board to pay for audits from collected fees.

Revises restrictions on selling/buying human remains to allow accredited schools and organizations to convey remains in or out of state for medical/dental education or research with approval; requires documentation for remains received in state and defines "valuable consideration" to exclude reasonable transportation, storage, and disposition costs.