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Hawaii funeral providers must dispose of human remains within 60 days

Cemeteries and funeral service providers must dispose of human remains within 60 days of the later permit event.

What it does

Cemeteries and funeral service providers must dispose of human remains within 60 days of the later permit event. The state health department need not put the specific date on the permit.

Argument forFamilies may have less uncertainty about when providers must handle remains because the law sets a 60-day deadline tied to permit paperwork.

Argument againstA firm 60-day deadline could leave providers less flexibility when permit paperwork takes longer than expected.

More detail

Cemeteries, crematories, funeral establishments, hydrolysis facilities, and mortuaries must dispose of human remains within the stated period. This applies to cemeteries, crematories, funeral establishments, hydrolysis facilities, and mortuaries handling a dead human body. The Department of Health does not have to put the specific disposition date on the permit. The department may adopt rules for this section. The 60-day period runs from the later of the burial-transit permit issue date or the date an affidavit to amend the permit is submitted.

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IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Passed HouseMar 10, 2026
Passed SenateApr 14
To Governor
Became LawJun 24

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 24Act 140, 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241).Latest
2. Jun 24Act 140, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 7Transmitted to Governor.
5. May 6Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. Apr 29Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 790).Minor
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
9. Apr 29The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Grandinetti, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
10. Apr 29The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Lamosao, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, McKelvey.Minor
11. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 78-26) as amended in (CD 1).
12. Apr 29Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
13. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 78-26).
14. Apr 2948 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
15. Apr 28Senate Conferees Added: Senator Lamosao added as Co-Chair. Senator McKelvey added as Conferee.
16. Apr 28Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 3:30PM in conference room 329.
17. Apr 27Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-26 4:30PM in conference room 329.
18. Apr 24Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-27-26 3:15PM in conference room 329.
19. Apr 23Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 725).Minor
20. Apr 22Senate Conferees Appointed: Keohokalole Chair; Fukunaga Co-Chair; Awa.
21. Apr 20House Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Grandinetti Co-Chairs; Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Alcos.
22. Apr 20Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).Minor
23. Apr 17Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).Minor
24. Apr 16House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).Minor
25. Apr 14Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Result: pass.Upper
26. Apr 14Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 573) in amended form (SD 1).
27. Apr 9Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3661) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
28. Apr 9Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).Minor
29. Apr 948 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
30. Apr 7The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
31. Apr 6The committee on CPN has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-07-26 9:25AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
32. Apr 6The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 04-07-26 9:10AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
33. Apr 6Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.
34. Apr 2The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 9:25AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
35. Apr 1Re-Referred to CPN.Minor
36. Mar 12Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 230).Minor
37. Mar 12Passed First Reading.Minor
38. Mar 12Referred to HHS, CPN.Minor
39. Mar 10Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong, Pierick excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2. Result: pass.Lower
40. Mar 6Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1063-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
41. Mar 6Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
42. Feb 24The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
43. Feb 20Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Tuesday, 02-24-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
44. Feb 17Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 307-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC. Result: pass.Lower
45. Feb 17Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).Minor
46. Jan 30The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Hartsfield, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
47. Jan 26Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Friday, 01-30-26 10:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2025
1. Dec 8Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.Minor
2. Jan 27Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 4Minor
3. Jan 23Introduced and Pass First Reading.Introduced

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HB 1481HawaiiProcess complete

Hawaii funeral providers must dispose of human remains within 60 days

Cemeteries and funeral service providers must dispose of human remains within 60 days of the later permit event.

What it does

Cemeteries and funeral service providers must dispose of human remains within 60 days of the later permit event. The state health department need not put the specific date on the permit.

Argument forFamilies may have less uncertainty about when providers must handle remains because the law sets a 60-day deadline tied to permit paperwork.

Argument againstA firm 60-day deadline could leave providers less flexibility when permit paperwork takes longer than expected.

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IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Passed HouseMar 10, 2026
Passed SenateApr 14
To Governor
Became LawJun 24

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 24Act 140, 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241).Latest
2. Jun 24Act 140, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 7Transmitted to Governor.
5. May 6Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. Apr 29Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 790).Minor
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
9. Apr 29The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Grandinetti, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
10. Apr 29The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Lamosao, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, McKelvey.Minor
11. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 78-26) as amended in (CD 1).
12. Apr 29Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
13. Apr 29Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 78-26).
14. Apr 2948 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
15. Apr 28Senate Conferees Added: Senator Lamosao added as Co-Chair. Senator McKelvey added as Conferee.
16. Apr 28Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 3:30PM in conference room 329.
17. Apr 27Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-26 4:30PM in conference room 329.
18. Apr 24Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-27-26 3:15PM in conference room 329.
19. Apr 23Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 725).Minor
20. Apr 22Senate Conferees Appointed: Keohokalole Chair; Fukunaga Co-Chair; Awa.
21. Apr 20House Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Grandinetti Co-Chairs; Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Alcos.
22. Apr 20Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).Minor
23. Apr 17Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).Minor
24. Apr 16House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).Minor
25. Apr 14Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Result: pass.Upper
26. Apr 14Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 573) in amended form (SD 1).
27. Apr 9Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3661) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
28. Apr 9Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).Minor
29. Apr 948 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
30. Apr 7The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
31. Apr 6The committee on CPN has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-07-26 9:25AM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
32. Apr 6The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 04-07-26 9:10AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
33. Apr 6Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.
34. Apr 2The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 9:25AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
35. Apr 1Re-Referred to CPN.Minor
36. Mar 12Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 230).Minor
37. Mar 12Passed First Reading.Minor
38. Mar 12Referred to HHS, CPN.Minor
39. Mar 10Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kong, Pierick excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2. Result: pass.Lower
40. Mar 6Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1063-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
41. Mar 6Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
42. Feb 24The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
43. Feb 20Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Tuesday, 02-24-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
44. Feb 17Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 307-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC. Result: pass.Lower
45. Feb 17Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).Minor
46. Jan 30The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Hartsfield, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
47. Jan 26Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Friday, 01-30-26 10:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2025
1. Dec 8Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.Minor
2. Jan 27Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 4Minor
3. Jan 23Introduced and Pass First Reading.Introduced

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