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IN SB0129
Bill
AI Summary
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Transfers responsibility for final disposition (funeral, burial, or cremation) of indigent decedents from township trustees to county coroners, effective July 1, 2018
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Funeral and burial expenses for indigent individuals will be paid from the county general fund rather than township assistance funds
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Coroners must use the least expensive funeral option available under the funeral director's FTC-disclosed price list
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Cremation is prohibited if the deceased individual or a surviving family member has objected in writing
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State institutions and special health institutions (under IC 16-33) must reimburse the coroner for funeral expenses of deceased residents who qualify as indigent
Legislative Description
Final disposition of indigent decedent. Transfers the township trustee's responsibility for the final disposition of an indigent decedent to the county coroner. Makes conforming changes.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
1/3/2018