H4376: Veterans, unclaimed remains

Legislative Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Sections 25-12-10, 25-12-30, And 25-12-50, All Relating To The Disposal Of Unclaimed Human Remains Of A Deceased Veteran, So As To Provide That The Provisions Of Chapter 12, Title 25 Also Apply To The Disposal Of Unclaimed Human Remains Of A Deceased Veteran And To Provide That The Provisions Of Chapter 12, Title 25 Are Mandatory Under Certain Circumstances; And By Amending Section 17-5-590, Relating To The Disposition Of Remains Of Unidentified Dead Bodies, So As To Require Coroners To Release Certain Human Remains That Have Been Determined To Be Those Of An Unclaimed Deceased Veteran To A Funeral Home, Funeral Establishment, Or Mortuary For Disposition Pursuant To Chapter 12, Title 25. - Ratified Title