Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1253: HUMAN REMAINS: Enacts the Gracey Claire Rushing Act to provide for documentation, notification, and communication in the handling and disposition of human remains and internal organs (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Enacted Last action June 1, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 727.

Plain-language summary

HB 1253 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on April 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HUMAN REMAINS: Enacts the Gracey Claire Rushing Act to provide for documentation, notification, and communication in the handling and disposition of human remains and internal organs (EN NO IMPACT See Note). Primary sponsor: Rhonda Butler (Republican). It lists 65 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 727.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rhonda Butler (Republican). 65 co-sponsors.