THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	885
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

Relating to Armed Forces Service Members.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 338, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§338-     Disposition of body; armed forces service members.  The person designated by the decedent as authorized to direct disposition on a United States Department of Defense Record of Emergency Data, DD Form 93, or its successor form, may arrange for the final disposition of the decedent's body, including cremation, if the decedent:

     (1)  Died while serving in any branch of the United States armed forces, United States reserve forces, or national guard; and

     (2)  Executed the United States Department of Defense Record of Emergency Data, DD Form 93, or its successor form."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

 

 

Report Title:

Disposition of Body; Armed Forces Services Members

 

Description:

Recognizes the federally prescribed DD Form 93, or its successor form, as an acceptable method of determining the person authorized to direct disposition of an armed forces service member's remains.

 

 

 

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