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Introduced
06/01/2020
06/01/2020
In Committee
06/01/2020
06/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to funeral expenses of indigent persons, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2724) ought to pass.
AI Summary
This bill amends the state laws to provide up to $2,000 in state assistance for the funeral and final disposition expenses of indigent persons, as long as the total expense does not exceed $7,000, excluding any cash advance items for services not directly provided by the funeral establishment and not included on the general price list. The bill also requires funeral establishments to include a general price list for their services on their website in order to receive full payment or reimbursement from state agencies and offices, including the Department of Transitional Assistance.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2724 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2724.pdf |
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