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HB 1220

Human Remains - Transportation Protection Agreements

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andre Johnson and 3 co-sponsors

HB 1220 establishes transportation protection agreements for human remains movement across Maryland jurisdictions, standardizing procedures and liability protections for funeral and medical examiner services.

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Bill Summary · HB 1220

Legislative bill overview

HB 1220 would establish legal protections and agreements governing the transportation of human remains across state and jurisdictional lines in Maryland. The bill appears designed to create standardized procedures and protections for funeral homes, medical examiners, and families involved in the interstate movement of deceased persons.

Why is this important

Clear transportation protocols for human remains affect funeral industry operations, bereaved families' ability to conduct services in different locations, and coordination between state health authorities. Without standardized agreements, families may face delays, inconsistent requirements, or additional costs when transporting deceased relatives across jurisdictions.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry regulation scope: Disagreement over whether these protections should primarily benefit funeral businesses or emphasize family/consumer protections and affordability
  • Interstate coordination complexity: Challenges in standardizing procedures across different state regulations, which may limit Maryland's ability to unilaterally resolve interstate issues
  • Liability and responsibility allocation: Questions about which parties (funeral homes, transport services, state agencies) bear financial and legal responsibility for handling failures or damage during transport

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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