HB 2331
Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
Creating the crime of aggravated criminal desecration and providing penalties therefor, authorizing the disposition of the unclaimed remains of deceased persons by district coroners and providing exemptions from liability for such actions, establishing requirements for programs of continuing education for licensed embalmers and funeral directors and authorizing the use of the word "crematory" as part of the business name for businesses owned by the same person who owns a licensed crematory.
- Kansas
- House / Assembly
- Introduced Feb 7, 2025
- Session 2025-2026
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Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
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Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026
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Engrossed on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea 122, Nay 0, Absent 3
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Conference committee report now available
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Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea 38, Nay 0, Absent 2
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Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Rep. Tom Kessler, Rep. Rebecca Schmoe and Rep. Heather Meyer
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Motion to accede adopted; Sen. Mike Thompson, Sen. Tory Marie Blew and Sen. Oletha Faust Goudeau appointed as conferees
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Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 38, Nay 0, Absent 2
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Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
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Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. Caryn Tyson
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Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. Caryn Tyson was adopted
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Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. Oletha Faust Goudeau
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Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. Oletha Faust Goudeau was withdrawn
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Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. William Clifford
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Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. William Clifford was adopted
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Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. Oletha Faust Goudeau
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Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. Oletha Faust Goudeau was adopted
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Committee of the Whole - Be passed as further amended
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Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs
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Hearing: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:30 AM — Room 144-S event
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Referred to Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs
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Final Action - Passed; Yea 118, Nay 0, Absent 7
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Received and Introduced
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Committee of the Whole - Be passed
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Committee Report recommending bill be passed by House Committee on Federal and State Affairs
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Introduced
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Referred to House Committee on Federal and State Affairs