Kansas · 2025-2026
HB 2331
Creating the crime of aggravated criminal desecration and providing penalties therefor, authorizing the disposition of the unclaimed remains of deceased persons by district coroners and providing exemptions from liability for such actions, establishing requirements for programs of continuing education for licensed embalmers and funeral directors and authorizing the use of the word "crematory" as part of the business name for businesses owned by the same person who owns a licensed crematory.
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Summary AI-generated
Kansas HB 2331 creates the crime of aggravated criminal desecration and sets penalties for it. The bill authorizes district coroners to dispose of unclaimed remains while providing liability exemptions for such actions. Additionally, it establishes continuing education requirements for licensed embalmers and funeral directors and permits businesses owned by a licensed crematory owner to include the word 'crematory' in their name.
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Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Conference Committee Report was adopted - Yea: 122 Nay: 0 | lower | pass | 121 | 0 | 3 | Mar 24, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| Senate Conference Committee Report was adopted - Yea: 38 Nay: 0 | upper | pass | 38 | 0 | 1 | Mar 23, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| Senate Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 38 Nay: 0 | upper | pass | 38 | 0 | 1 | Feb 5, 2026 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| House Final Action - Passed - Yea: 118 Nay: 0 | lower | pass | 116 | 0 | 5 | Mar 5, 2025 | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |