BILL · 1995–96 SESSION

SB 5010: Indigent persons' remains

Revising the duty of the county to dispose of the remains of indigent persons.

Summary

  • The requirement that the body of a deceased indigent be unclaimed by a relative or church organization as a condition of burial at county expense is deleted. The phrase "including a recipient of public assistance" which qualifies the term "indigent person" is deleted as redundant.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5010), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 1995
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bob McCaslin (R-4)
Introduced
January 9, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob McCaslin (R-4)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5010 in other sessions

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