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Idaho Bans Sale of Human Remains | Boise News
Idaho just cracked down on the disturbing trade in human remains with a new felony law, co-drafted by law student Desalyn Swank, who grew up in the death care industry and saw firsthand how “bad actors” exploited legal loopholes to profit from the deceased. The law, effective July 1, bans selling or displaying bones and other human parts taken from graves or burial sites—except for museums and research facilities. It stems from cases like a WWII veteran’s remains, donated for science but used in a public dissection without family consent. While supporters like Swank champion dignity over…
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