HB2331Introduced in the House
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.
Introduced by Federal and State Affairs
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
April 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Conference Committee Report was adopted - Yea: 122 Nay: 0 · March 24, 2026
122
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Helwig | 1 | Yes |
| Kenneth Collins | 2 | Yes |
| Charles Smith | 3 | Yes |
| Rick James | 4 | Yes |
| Courtney Sappington | 5 | Yes |
| Samantha Poetter Parshall | 6 | Yes |
| Dan Goddard | 7 | Yes |
| Chris Croft | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Gardner | 9 | Yes |
| Suzanne Wikle | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
House Hearing: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:00 AM Room 346-S
House Hearing: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:08 AM Room 346-S
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Federal and State Affairs
House Committee of the Whole - Be passed
House Final Action - Passed; Yea: 118 Nay: 0
Senate Received and Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Senate Hearing: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 144-S
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Federal and State Affairs
Senate Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Tyson
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Tyson was adopted
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Faust Goudeau
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Faust Goudeau was withdrawn
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Clifford
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Clifford was adopted
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Faust Goudeau
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Faust Goudeau was adopted
Senate Committee of the Whole - Be passed as further amended
Senate Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 38 Nay: 0
House Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Representative Kessler , Representative Schmoe and Representative Meyer as conferees
Senate Motion to accede adopted; Senator Thompson, Senator Blew and Senator Faust Goudeau appointed as conferees
Senate Conference committee report now available
Senate Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 38 Nay: 0
House Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 122 Nay: 0
House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026
House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
Verify the information
- Official page on the Kansas Legislature website
- House Committee on Federal and State Affairs Report (amendment)
- Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs Report (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Tyson) (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Faust Goudeau) (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Clifford) (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Faust Goudeau) (amendment)
- Conference Committee Report (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
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- Introduced (text)
- Amended (text)
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