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HB 87: FUNERAL PLANS – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding disposition of remains in prearranged funeral plans.

Revises Idaho Code sections 54-1142, 15-5-306, and 15-5-425 to clarify authority for disposition of remains when no prearranged funeral plan exists, extends guardian/conservator authority post-death for funeral arrangements, and declares emergency effective July 1, 2025.

Status

Signed by Governor (March 24, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 30, 2025

Sponsors

  • JUDICIARY, RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • March 7, 2025 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
  • March 13, 2025 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 32-0-3AYES – Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Goodrich(Rabe), Grow, Guthrie, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Lenne (passed)
  • March 17, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
  • March 17, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
  • March 17, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
  • March 18, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
  • March 19, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 11:33 a.m. on March 18, 2025
  • March 24, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 21, 2025 Session Law Chapter 137 Effective: 07/01/2025

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