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Minutes for HB2331 - Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Short Title
Authorizing the disposition of the unclaimed remains of deceased persons by district coroners and providing exemptions from liability for such actions.
Minutes Content for Thu, Jan 29, 2026
Jason Long reviewed the bill.
Chairman Thompson introduced an amendment regarding notice requirement. (Attachment 4)
Jason Long, Revisor of Statutes, gave a summary on the amendment.
Senator Murphy moved, seconded by Senator Blew, to approve the amendment. Motion passed.
Senator Tyson introduced an amendment that would continue education for embalmers and funeral directors. (Attachment 5)
Jason Long, Revisor of Statutes, gave a summary of the balloon amendment.
Questions and discussion ensued.
Senator Tyson moved, seconded by Senator Thomas to approve the amendment. Motion passed.
Senator Tyson introduced an amendment about crematoriums. (Attachment 6)
Jason Long, Revisor of Statutes, gave a summary of the amendment.
Senator Tyson moved, seconded by Senator Blew to approve the amendment. Motion passed.
Discussion ensued.
Senator Gossage moved, seconded by Senator Clifford, to give the Office of the Revisor of Statutes discretion to make technical amendments. Motion passed.
Senator Thomas moved, seconded by Senator Francisco, to pass HB2331, as amended. Motion passed.
