BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6501

SB 6501: Human remains disposition

Concerning the disposition of human remains and cremation.

Summary

Elevates the penalty from a misdemeanor to a class C felony if a person disposes of a body or part of a body of a deceased person, as opposed to other forms of human remains, in any place except a cemetery or building dedicated exclusively for religious purposes.
Reinstates omitted references to cremation in sections of the code related to the funeral industry and disposition of human remains that were amended in prior legislation and take effect May 1, 2020.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6501), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to the disposition of human remains and cremation;

Passed February 18, 2020

Version voted on: SSB 6501

48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	29	0	0	0
Republican	19	0	0	1

How each member voted

Mar 12, 2020Returned to Senate Rules 3. (SSB 6501)
Mar 6, 2020Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (SSB 6501)
Mar 4, 2020Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 6501)
Feb 28, 2020Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 6501)
Feb 27, 2020PS - Majority; do pass. (SSB 6501)
Feb 21, 2020First reading, referred to Public Safety. (SSB 6501)
Feb 18, 2020Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 6501)
Feb 18, 2020Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6501)
Feb 18, 20201st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6501)
Feb 18, 20201st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 17, 2020Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6501)
Feb 17, 2020Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 7, 2020Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6501)
Feb 7, 2020Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 6, 2020LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6501)
Feb 6, 2020LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 20, 2020First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

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

SB 6501 (2017–18) Athletic facility tax ex. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6501 (2015–16) Vehicle cargo extensions · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6501 (2013–14) Used oil recycling · Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2014
SB 6501 (2011–12) Regional transit authorities · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6501 (2009–10) Educational employees/stock · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6501 (2007–08) Small forest landowners · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6501 (2005–06) Bioenergy assistance program · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6501 (2003–04) Students with disabilities · Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2004