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ID S1077

Bill

Status

Passed

3/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Human Resources Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 54-1142, Idaho Code, relating to authority over disposition of deceased persons' remains in the absence of prearranged funeral plans.

  • Adds new subsection (5) establishing that persons designated in the succession order for controlling remains disposition have a direct and tangible interest in the death certificate of a decedent pursuant to Section 39-270(b), Idaho Code.

  • Persons with direct and tangible interest in death certificates include surviving spouses, adult children, parents, designated agents under powers of attorney, and other specified relatives listed in the succession hierarchy.

  • Makes technical corrections to the existing statute.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that certain persons have a direct and tangible interest in death certificates.

DEATH CERTIFICATES

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 03/26/15 Session Law Chapter 126 Effective: 07/01/2015

3/26/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/13/2015

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