abandonment; concealment of body; classification
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Overview
House Bill 2044 clarifies the legal penalties for abandoning or concealing a dead body in Arizona. It specifically prohibits moving a dead human body with the intent to abandon or conceal it. However, the bill includes exceptions for authorized handling of remains, including those related to fetal remains, with specific limitations based on gestational age. Violations of this law carry penalties ranging from a class 5 felony to a class 2 felony depending on the circumstances.
Key provisions
- Prohibits knowingly moving a dead human body with the intent to abandon or conceal it.
- Exempts authorized handling of human remains under specific state statutes.
- Specifies exceptions for the mother of an unborn child, with a gestational age limit.
- Class 5 felony for general abandonment/concealment.
- Class 2 felony for mutilation, disfigurement, or dismemberment with intent to conceal a crime.
Who is affected
- Individuals who abandon or conceal dead bodies.
- Healthcare professionals involved in the handling of remains.
- Individuals involved in the disposition of fetal remains.
Notable changes
- Clarifies penalties for abandoning or concealing a dead body.
- Adds specific exceptions related to fetal remains based on gestational age.
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