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MA S1341

MA S1341
Establishing the Massachusetts cemeteries board of oversight


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the Massachusetts Cemeteries Board of Oversight. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Cemeteries Board of Oversight, a six-member board within the executive office of health and human services. The board is responsible for promulgating regulations, registering cemeteries, investigating complaints, and overseeing cemetery operations. All cemeteries in Massachusetts, except national veterans cemeteries, state veterans cemeteries, and municipal cemeteries, must register with the board and pay an annual registration fee. The bill also requires private, non-profit cemeteries to hold annual association meetings and provide the board with financial and operational information.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2547 (on 02/20/2020)

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