BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1195

HB 1195: Disposition of own remains

Allowing a person to dictate the disposition of his or her remains.

Summary

  • The right of a person to control the disposition of his or her remains is explicitly provided. These wishes are accomplished through a written authorization, signed by the decedent in the presence of a witness.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1195), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1993
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 1993
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 10, 1993
  4. Passed SenateApr 12, 1993
  5. Governor
  6. LawMay 12, 1993
Prime sponsor
Calvin Anderson (D-43)
Introduced
January 20, 1993 in the House
Last action
May 12, 1993
Session law
Chapter 297, Laws of 1993
Versions
HB 1195, SHB 1195

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 10, 1993
Version voted on: SHB 1195
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 12, 1993
Version voted on: SHB 1195
43 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat24202
Republican19002
How each member voted

House · Final Passage

April 19, 1993
Version voted on: SHB 1195
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat61002
Republican34001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

History

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HB 1195 in other sessions

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