Military remains disposition clarified

Lawmakers gave final approval May 1 to a bill seeking to clarify authorization of disposition of a military member’s remains.

LB420, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Amanda McGill, specifies that the federal DD Form 93 be recognized as the legal instrument authorizing an individual to direct disposition of military remains.

If a service member dies during active military service, the bill gives priority to direct disposition to the individual authorized by the decedent in his or her federal form.

The bill passed 43-2 and takes effect immediately.