Idaho Bans Sale of Human Remains | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Idaho just cracked down on the grotesque trade of human remains with a new felony law—co-drafted by law student Desalyn Swank, whose family’s legacy in death care fuels her mission. Effective July 1st, the law bans selling, displaying, or advertising anything resembling real human remains, except for museums, medical schools, and government officials. It closes loopholes exploited online and in retail, protecting families’ dignity and honoring the deceased’s wishes. While some businesses have already removed remains from public view, questions linger about private collectors and inherited…