BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 2705: Disposition of human remains

Concerning the right to control the disposition of human remains.

Summary

Provides that a person may execute a written document designating a representative to control the disposition of his or her remains.
Makes changes to the list of persons vested with the right to control the disposition of a decedent's remains when the decedent has not made a pre-arrangement or otherwise provided directions regarding disposition.

From the House Bill Analysis 2010 (HB 2705), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the right to control the disposition of human remains;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2705 (2025–26) Campaign funds/ethics compl. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2705 (2019–20) Antlerless deer hunting · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2705 (2017–18) Transportation contractors · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2705 (2015–16) First degree rape · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2705 (2013–14) Reserve peace officers · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2705 (2011–12) Legislative support services · Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2012
HB 2705 (2007–08) Vehicular homicide · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2705 (2005–06) Assaulting emergency worker · Did not pass · died in committee