SB224 Summary

• Modifies right of disposition laws for deceased adults, including changes to disqualification criteria and timing requirements (48 hours vs. 72 hours to exercise rights after death notification).

• Expands parental right of disposition for deceased adult children, giving precedence to the residential parent and legal custodian at the time the deceased reached age of majority.

• Changes funeral hearse and escort vehicle lighting requirements to allow purple or amber flashing lights when used for funeral purposes on streets and highways.

• Establishes new preneed funeral contract provisions including Section 4717.311 requiring holders to confirm beneficiary status when beneficiary reaches age 105 and report unclaimed funds to the state commerce director.

• Requires appointment of alternate members to the Ohio Elections Commission to serve when regular members are recused or unable to participate, with specific political party affiliation requirements.