Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

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.

Enacted Last action April 9, 2026: Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026

Plain-language summary

HB 2331 is a bill introduced in the Kansas House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Committee on Federal and State Affairs. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Committee on Federal and State Affairs.