MA H3217

Bill

Relative to burial expenses for veterans

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
02/26/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require funeral directors to make available to potential clients information regarding funeral and burial benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill requires funeral directors to make available to potential clients information regarding funeral and burial benefits for veterans, as set forth in sections 7 and 8 of chapter 115 of the General Laws. Funeral directors, or their agents or servants, must provide a written statement to the client verifying that this information was made available before an agreement on the price of merchandise and services is made. Failure to comply with this requirement can result in a fine of up to $1,000.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

David DeCoste (R), Steven Howitt (R),

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 03/12/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3217

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3217
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3217.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2395	Relative to providing tax processing and filing assistance for certain disabled veterans	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H2398	Extending certain existing sales tax exemptions to veteran's organizations	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H2401	Establishing a homestead exemption for disabled veterans	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H3044	To expand veteran license plate eligibility	Accompanied a study order, see H5126	Similar To
H3214	Relative to veterans with post-traumatic stress	House concurred	Similar To
H3215	Establishing veterans’ service officers as mandated reporters	Accompanied a study order, see H4404	Similar To
H3246	Extending veterans status for the National Guard and reserves	Accompanied a study order, see H4404	Similar To
S2166	Increasing the annuity for gold star families	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2333	Allowing for a Legion of Merit license plate	Accompanied a study order, see S2560	Similar To
S2337	To extend veterans retirement buyback opportunities	Accompanied a study order, see S2545	Similar To
S49	Relative to funeral expenses of indigent persons	Accompanied a new draft, see S2724	Similar To

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