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- Referred to health
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Provides for clarification of the disposition of human remains
In Senate Committee · Health · Sponsor Richard Gottfried
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BILL NUMBER:S6584
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to disposition of human remains
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill provides for clarification of the proper designation of a disposition of human remains agent.
Summary of specific provisions
Makes several technical amendments to PHL § 4201. Clarifies that the written instrument designating an agent does not have to be the form appearing in section 4201. Removes the requirement for a second witness.
Justification
This bill would simplify the process of designating an agent for disposition of remains.
It is important to clarify that the suggested form in the statute is not required to be used. For example, the "DD93" form used in the U.S. military would satisfy the New York law, especially as amended by the bill.
Prior legislative history
2007: A.8814-A - passed Assembly 2009: A.881-B - passed Assembly 2010: A.881-D - advanced to third reading 2012: A.591 - passed Assembly
Fiscal implications
None noted.
Effective date
Immediately.
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