NY Bill Would Require Outreach to Jewish Burial Groups Before Disposing of Unclaimed Bodies

NY Bill Would Require Outreach to Jewish Burial Groups Before Disposing of Unclaimed Bodies

NEW YORK (JNS) – New legislation in the New York State Senate would require hospitals, morgues and other institutions to contact Jewish burial organizations before disposing of certain unclaimed bodies. The bill, S 9930, introduced on April 16 by Democratic state senator Sam Sutton, who is Jewish, is modeled in part on a recently passed […]

Following Chabad’s Kentucky Victory, NY Senate Introduces Burial Bill

Following Chabad's successful push for burial protections in Kentucky, a New York senator has introduced legislation that would require hospitals and morgues to contact frum organizations before cremating unclaimed Jewish bodies.

NY Bill Would Require Outreach to Chevra Kadisha Before Disposing of Unclaimed Bodies

A newly introduced bill in the New York State Senate aims to ensure that unclaimed Jewish bodies are treated in accordance with halachic burial practices, requiring institutions to notify a local Chevra Kadisha before any final disposition.