Permits a chief fiscal officer of a county or a public administrator, when having the right to control the disposition of the remains of a decedent and acting reasonably and in good faith, to, without civil liability, select cremation or natural organic reduction as the method of disposition for such decedent where the financial resources of such decedent are limited and such disposition is selected with the reasonable belief that the method is consistent with the religious practices of the decedent.
Impact
The impact of A07894 on state laws revolves around granting greater authority to specific officials in situations of limited financial resources for deceased individuals. This provision seeks to alleviate the burden on families who may otherwise struggle with the costs associated with traditional burial methods. It allows for a more compassionate and economically feasible option in managing the remains of decedents who lack sufficient estate resources.
Summary
Bill A07894 proposes amendments to the public health law regarding the disposition of remains, specifically allowing a chief fiscal officer of a county or a public administrator to select either cremation or natural organic reduction as methods of disposition. This is designed for cases where the decedent's financial resources are limited and the chosen method aligns with their religious practices. The bill aims to provide a framework that respects the wishes of decedents while also considering financial constraints.
Contention
While the bill provides significant changes in how the remains of financially constrained individuals can be disposed of, it may raise concerns regarding the extent of authority given to county fiscal officers or public administrators. Some stakeholders may argue that such authority could lead to ethical dilemmas or inconsistencies in the application of this law, particularly regarding respect for individual wishes and cultural practices surrounding death and disposition.
Same As
Permits a chief fiscal officer of a county or a public administrator, when having the right to control the disposition of the remains of a decedent and acting reasonably and in good faith, to, without civil liability, select cremation or natural organic reduction as the method of disposition for such decedent where the financial resources of such decedent are limited and such disposition is selected with the reasonable belief that the method is consistent with the religious practices of the decedent.
Relates to the controlling disposition of a decedent's remains; adds domestic partners and removes grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces or nephews from having such controlling interest.
Relates to the controlling disposition of a decedent's remains; adds domestic partners and removes grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces or nephews from having such controlling interest.
Requires the district attorney to notify victims by letter of the final disposition of the case within sixty days of such disposition in cases where such final disposition includes a conviction; provides such letter shall also notify victims of their right to make a victim impact statement; allows them to personally appear at parole hearings and make such a statement.
Requires the district attorney to notify victims by letter of the final disposition of the case within sixty days of such disposition in cases where such final disposition includes a conviction; provides such letter shall also notify victims of their right to make a victim impact statement; allows them to personally appear at parole hearings and make such a statement.
Directs counties and the city of New York to contact a veterans' organization to provide for the disposition of the unclaimed remains of a deceased veteran when such veteran has no next of kin or other person designated to provide for the disposition of his or her remains; provides process.
Directs counties and the city of New York to contact a veterans' organization to provide for the disposition of the unclaimed remains of a deceased veteran when such veteran has no next of kin or other person designated to provide for the disposition of his or her remains; provides process.