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Minutes for HB2199 - Committee on Public Health and Welfare
Short Title
Amending documentation requirements related to preparation of dead bodies.
Minutes Content for Wed, Mar 13, 2019
Chairperson Suellentrop opened the hearing on HB2199.
Jenna Moyer, Staff Revisor, gave an overview of the bill.
Pam Scott presented testimony in support of HB2199. She stated that the passage of HB2199 would provide that if death and cause of death occur outside of Kansas, and the law of the state where death occurred does not require a permit, a permit will not be required to cremate in Kansas. If death or cause of death occurs in Kansas, a coroner's permit to cremate will continue to be required. This legislation particularly addresses the Kansas City metropolitan area. Also this bill adds language to clarify that an electronically signed copy is acceptable along with a facsimile copy. Also, since the state of Kansas has gone to an electronic death registration system, monthly reports are no longer necessary since the state obtains the information immediately when the death record is filed electronically. (Attachment 1)
She took questions from Committee members.
Proponent written only testimony was submitted by:
Mack Smith, Executive Secretary of the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts. (Attachment 2)
Chairperson Suellentrop closed the hearing on HB2199.
