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HI HCR47
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Garner Shimizu
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AI Summary
HCR 47 Summary
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Requests Senate and House consumer protection committees to establish a legislative working group to develop recommendations for family notice and standardized consent provisions in pre-need cremation contracts.
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Working group must review mortuary operations across Hawaii counties and mainland jurisdictions regarding collection, recycling, and sale of incombustible metal surgical implants recovered from cremation to determine revenues generated.
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Working group shall propose definitions for metal implants, recommend contract provisions for family disposition preferences, and identify best practices for estate planners and attorneys addressing cremation and metal implant decisions.
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Requires working group to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature by November 30, 2025.
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Working group membership includes one legislator each from Senate and House (as co-chairs), representatives from DCCA offices, Kokua Mau, Kokua Council, gerontology faculty, Family Caregiver Foundation, Hawaii Family Caregiver Coalition, and one funeral industry representative from each county.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Senate Standing Committee And House Of Representatives Standing Committee Whose Purview Includes Consumer Protection, With The Support Of The Legislative Reference Bureau, To Convene A Legislative Working Group To Determine Recommendations For Establishing Appropriate Family Notice And Standardized Consent Provisions For Preneed Contracts Governing Cremation.
House of Representatives
Last Action
Referred to LMG, CPC, referral sheet 22
3/14/2025