HB 2628: Disposition of remains
Authorizing persons designated by the decedent to direct disposition, if the decedent died while serving on active duty in any branch of the United States armed forces, United States reserve forces, or national guard.
Summary
- Provides that a person has the first-priority right to control the disposition of the remains of a service member who dies while in military service if the person is designated by the service member on a specified military form.
From the House Bill Analysis 2010 (HB 2628), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
- IntroducedJan 11, 2010
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Troy Kelley (D-28)
- Introduced
- January 11, 2010 in the House
- Last action
- March 15, 2010
- Companion bill
- SB 6605
AN ACT Relating to the disposition of remains of persons who died while serving on active duty in any branch of the United States armed forces, United States reserve forces, or national guard;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Troy Kelley (D-28)
10 co-sponsors (10 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
- Prefiled for introduction.
HB 2628 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2628 (2025–26) Budget outlook updates
- HB 2628 (2019–20) Administrative rules & proc.
- HB 2628 (2017–18) Metro. park district comm'rs
- HB 2628 (2015–16) Intermediate license holders
- HB 2628 (2013–14) Vacant or undeveloped land
- HB 2628 (2011–12) Employee drug testing
- HB 2628 (2007–08) Stabilization projects
- HB 2628 (2005–06) Drug trafficking