Idaho law student writes bill to ban sale of human remains — before she can even practice law

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 1,249

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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When Desalyn Swank applied to law school at University of Idaho, she said she made it clear she wanted to reform the state’s laws.

Before her first year at law school ended, she already had.

This year, the Idaho Legislature passed, and the governor signed, a bill she wrote to strengthen the state’s laws to criminalize the possession and sale of human remains.

Inspired by her faith and her …

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