SB 2160

Senate·17th Congress·Filed Jan 21, 2019

Prohibiting the Withholding of Muslim Cadavers in the Custody of Hospitals/Funeral Homes

An Act Prohibiting the Withholding of Muslim Cadavers in the Custody of Any Hospital, Medical Clinic, Funeral Parlor, Morgue, or Similar Facilities on Grounds of Nonpayment of Hospital Bills, Medical Expenses, or Other Fees, Providing Penalties Therefor, and for Other Purposes

Authors · 2 Senators

Subjects

Cadavers/Deceased PersonsMuslimHospitalsFuneral Homes

Official sources

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SBN-02160 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress