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ID S1072
Bill
Status
3/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Requires a permit from the state registrar of vital statistics before any body or stillborn fetus can be disinterred in Idaho.
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Mandates that disinterment and removal be performed under personal supervision of a licensed mortician and only upon verified application by the person with highest authority under Idaho Code section 54-1142.
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Allows the person with highest authority to choose to be present or designate a representative to attend the disinterment.
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Requires special permit from state registrar to open a coffin at place of disinterment or destination.
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the disinterment of a body.
DISINTERMENT
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 203 Effective: 03/30/2023
3/30/2023