HI HB1533

Increases the amount of death benefits paid by the Department of Human Services for cremation and disposition of unclaimed bodies from $800 to a new amount (specific dollar amount not filled in the bill text)

Applies to deceased persons who were eligible for medical or financial assistance at the time of death and whose bodies are unclaimed

Requires mortuaries, crematories, or hydrolysis facilities to submit written determination of unclaimed status and payment application within 60 days of the deceased's death, with no time limit for county medical examiners or coroners

Takes effect on July 1, 2050