NY A00220

Defines human remains as "abandoned" if not acted upon within 120 days of receipt due to lack of burial or disposition plan by the person in control of disposition

Authorizes undertakers, administrators, executors, or other persons with lawful possession of abandoned remains to dispose of them through traditional methods including burial, cremation, or natural organic reduction

Requires the person disposing of abandoned remains to create and maintain a record of the disposition

Provides legal liability protection to the person disposing of abandoned remains, discharging them from any legal obligation to the authorizing agent or family members