| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Positive |
Summary: SB 68 would require county medical examiners, or in counties without such medical examiners, justices of the peace, to develop and maintain a written policy for requesting a written waiver of the 48 hour waiting period currently required before cremation. This is to accommodate religious views of people wishing to cremate loved ones as quickly as possible.
Analysis: We support SB 68 because it enhances the individual liberty of people wishing to cremate their loved ones before Texas’ current 48 hour waiting period ends.