Bill
HB 1253
HUMAN REMAINS: Enacts the Gracey Claire Rushing Act to provide for documentation, notification, and communication in the handling and disposition of human remains and internal organs (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Roy Adams and 63 co-sponsors
The bill requires formal notification, certification, and public record-keeping for organ retention in autopsies, enhancing family access and oversight.
Effective date: 01/01/2027.