BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1974

HB 1974: Disposing of human remains

Disposing of human remains.

Summary

Decreases from 90 days to 45 days the period after which a person or entity in lawful possession of human remains may dispose of the remains if no relative or interested person directs the disposition of the remains.
Adds counties to the list of entities that may dispose of unclaimed human remains after 45 days and that are required to transfer unclaimed remains of a veteran to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1974), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2024

IntroducedJan 8, 2024
Out of committeeJan 31, 2024
Passed HouseFeb 9, 2024
Passed SenateFeb 28, 2024
GovernorMar 13, 2024
LawMar 13, 2024

Prime sponsor: Peter Abbarno (R-20)
Introduced: January 8, 2024 in the House
Last action: March 13, 2024
Session law: Chapter 57, Laws of 2024
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: HB 1974, SHB 1974

AN ACT Relating to the disposition of human remains;

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 9, 2024

Version voted on: SHB 1974

97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	58	0	0	0
Republican	39	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

Bruce Chandler R-15

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2024

Version voted on: SHB 1974

49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	29	0	0	0
Republican	20	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

Mar 13, 2024Effective date 6/6/2024. (SHB 1974)
Mar 13, 2024Chapter 57, 2024 Laws. (SHB 1974)
Mar 13, 2024Governor signed. (SHB 1974)
Mar 1, 2024Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1974)
Feb 29, 2024President signed. (SHB 1974)
Feb 29, 2024Speaker signed. (SHB 1974)
Feb 28, 2024Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 1974)
Feb 28, 2024Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1974)
Feb 23, 2024Placed on second reading consent calendar. (SHB 1974)
Feb 21, 2024Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1974)
Feb 20, 2024LAW - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1974)
Feb 13, 2024First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (SHB 1974)
Feb 9, 2024Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1974)
Feb 9, 2024Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1974)
Feb 9, 20241st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1974)
Feb 9, 20241st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 8, 2024Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1974)
Feb 8, 2024Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Jan 31, 2024CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1974)
Jan 31, 2024Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1974)
Jan 31, 2024Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1974)
Jan 31, 2024CRJ - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 31, 2024Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 31, 2024CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 31, 2024Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 8, 2024First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
Dec 19, 2023Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1974 in other sessions

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

HB 1974 (2025–26) Land banking authorities · Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2026
HB 1974 (2021–22) Education elections/WSSDA · Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2022
HB 1974 (2019–20) Cannabis commission · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1974 (2017–18) Rights of crime victims · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1974 (2015–16) School safety, security ctrs · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1974 (2013–14) Commute trip reduction · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1974 (2011–12) State education governance · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1974 (2009–10) Collection agencies · Did not pass · died in committee

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