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PA HB164

PA HB164
In Department of Military Affairs, providing for burial benefits.


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Introduced
01/14/2021
In Committee
06/11/2021
Crossed Over
06/09/2021
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military Affairs, providing for burial benefits.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to require licensed funeral directors, funeral entities, or cemetery companies to notify the county director of veterans affairs within 96 hours of receiving the remains of a deceased serviceperson who was a legal resident of the county at the time of death. The bill also provides definitions for key terms, such as "cemetery company," "deceased serviceperson," "funeral entity," and "licensed funeral director." The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (on 06/11/2021)

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