X-Message-Number: 4174 From: Subject: SCI.CRYONICS News Flash Date: Sun, 9 Apr 1995 04:11:19 -0700 (PDT) Here's some potentially good news for Oregonians, the law being proposed is similar to the California law that ensured Alcor's victory in the Row v. Mitchell case. The following article is from the March 3, 1995 Eugene Register Guard: ================================= Bill seeks to strengthen right to determine disposition of remains ================================= Oregon state Rep. George Eighmey (D-Portland) has introduced a bill which would give citizens the right to choose how their remains are disposed of. "Most people think that if you say 'I want to buried,' that is enough," says Eighmey. "That isn't the case." Current state law allows citizens, in their wills, to request how their remains will be treated. The final authority, however, rests with the next of kin. Eighmey says the legislation, House Bill 2524, would also allow the appointed representative of the deceased's estate to decide how the remains are treated in the absence of any personal request. "Right now if someone dies, relatives that person hasn't seen in years may be able to decide what happens to the remains. These relatives may not be familiar with or may not care about the final wishes of the deceased." Twenty-eight members of the House and three Senate members have signed on to HB 2524. Compiled by Inga Sorensen -- Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=4174