SB 27: AN ACT relating to cremation of dead bodies.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Amend KRS 72.450 to allow a coroner who is in possession of an unclaimed dead body to have the body buried or cremated; direct that the decision between burial or cremation be made by the governmental entity bearing the expense; require a coroner to be consulted before a government entity decides if an unclaimed dead body is required to be buried or cremated; establish that if Jewish descent is known, that the Chabad of the Bluegrass, or any successor entity, be contacted by the appropriate government entity to inquire if the Chabad of the Bluegrass wants to pay for the burial expense, or if known to be a member of a religious community, the appropriate government entity contact any such religious community that has expressed, in writing, a willingness to the local county coroner that it will pay for, or otherwise provide, the burial expense of the community's members. .

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 13, 2026signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 127)
2. April 1, 2026delivered to Governor
3. April 1, 2026enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
4. April 1, 2026enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
5. April 1, 2026passed 37-0
6. April 1, 2026Senate concurred in Committee Substitute (1)
7. April 1, 2026posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1)
8. April 1, 2026to Rules (S)
9. April 1, 2026received in Senate
10. April 1, 20263rd reading, passed 76-12 with Committee Substitute (1)
11. April 1, 2026Committee Substitute (1) adopted
12. March 27, 2026posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026

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