New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9930 — Relates to the handling of certain unclaimed human remains

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Regulates the disposal of unclaimed human remains by requiring their entry into a national database first.

This bill requires that unclaimed human remains cannot be buried or cremated until they are entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. This measure aims to ensure a thorough search for identification before any final disposition occurs.

Summary

Prohibits unclaimed human remains from being buried, cremated, or otherwise finally disposed of unless such remains have first been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, and for a period of time thereafter as specified by the commissioner of health.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A11146B

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1666

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. PRINT NUMBER 9930B

  5. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH

  6. PRINT NUMBER 9930A

  7. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH

  8. REFERRED TO HEALTH

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9930 do?
Prohibits unclaimed human remains from being buried, cremated, or otherwise finally disposed of unless such remains have first been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, and for a period of time thereafter as specified by the commissioner of health.
Who sponsors S9930?
S9930 is sponsored by Sam Sutton.
What is the current status of S9930?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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